Hokousaï by Edmond de Goncourt
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"Hokousaï" by Edmond de Goncourt is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the life and artistic contributions of the renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai, exploring his transition from cultural obscurity to recognition as a pivotal figure in Japanese art. Goncourt’s narrative likely examines Hokusai's techniques, inspirations, and the impact of his work on both Japanese culture and its reception in the Western world. The opening
of "Hokousaï" provides a rich introduction to the artist's early life, detailing his origins in Edo (modern Tokyo) and his evolution from a young mirror maker's son to a decorated painter renowned for his innovative styles and diverse subject matter. Goncourt sets the stage by noting Hokusai's numerous name changes throughout his career, symbolizing his constant quest for artistic identity and independence. The text weaves anecdotes about his character and contributions, establishing the groundwork for a comprehensive biography that seeks to reveal not only the artist's techniques and themes but also the societal perceptions and challenges he faced during his lifetime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Goncourt, Edmond de, 1822-1896 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Hokousaï L'art japonais au XVII Siècle |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Mireille Harmelin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | ND: Fine Arts: Painting |
| Subject | Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849 |
| Subject | Art, Japanese -- Edo period, 1600-1868 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18724 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 387 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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