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| Self Portrait 1839 Wood block print Tokyo, Nagoya |
Over 200 years ago, printmaker Katsushika Hokusai created his famous prints. Today, you can still find these images on everything from cell-phone cases, to notebook covers. What makes his work so timeless? We will explore this question together.
Over the coming days, spend some time enjoying this image of his work. What do you see happening?
Katsushika Hokusai
Japan
1760-1849
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| The Great Wave Off Kangawa 1830-1833 color woodblock print Tokyo, Nagoya |
To complete this months project you will need the following supplies:
- Acid free construction paper 12×18″ 1 sheet white per student
- Elmer’s white glue 4oz, or glue stick can be shared
- Scissors – 1 per student
- 38 gauge metal sheet – aluminum on one side, copper on the other – 1 sheet per student
- Model magic (unfortunately, you may NOT substitute other forms of clay, the soft texture is necessary for our project) – 2oz per student
- Crayola supertip markers – set of 10 – can be shared
You may also want:
- Small package of baby wipes or paper towels