vol.030：Hokusai：Mad About Painting

The source provides an extensive biographical and academic overview of the celebrated Japanese ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849). It details his life, which was marked by frequent name changes and relocations, tracing his artistic evolution through distinct periods such as the Shunrō, Sōri, and Iitsu eras. The text highlights his most famous works, including the woodblock print series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji and the instructional Hokusai Manga, while also noting his early training, adoption of Western techniques, and prolific output across various genres like painting, woodblock prints, and book illustrations. Finally, it discusses his enduring international influence, particularly on 19th-century European art (Japonisme), contrasting it with the slower pace of his critical recognition in Japan until modern times.