Katsushika Hokusai: The Man Behind the Wave (Part 1)

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It’s one of the most recognisable images in all of art history, but who was the artist behind The Great Wave? And how did the military dictatorship of the Tokugawa shogunate create the conditions for his art to flourish? Join Alastair and James as they travel to Edo era Japan to explore the truly extraordinary life and work of Katsushika Hokusai. Artworks in this episode include: Hokusai, The Great Wave off Kanagawa, 1831 Keisai Eisen, Portrait of Katsushika Hokusai, before 1848 Hokusai, The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife, 1814 Hokusai, Manga, 1814-19 To see images of the artworks in this episode go to heni.com/storiesofart or visit the Heni Talks YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@HENITalks Hosts: Alastair Sooke and Dr James Fox Additional Research: Catherine Ingram Producer and Editor: Ben Harding Executive Producer: Emma Cahusac