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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Great Wave: Inspired by a Woodcut by Hokusai

The Great Wave: Inspired by a Woodcut by Hokusai

Massenot, Veronique
Pilorget, Bruno

Hardcover

Series: Children's Books Inspired by Famous Artworks

AnimalsArtFairy Tales & Folklore

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ISBN10: 3791370588
ISBN13: 9783791370583
Publisher: Prestel Junior
Published: May 20 2011
Pages: 32
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.40 Width: 9.50 Depth: 12.70
Language: English
Hokusai's classic woodcut of a majestic wave becomes the starting point for a storybook children will want to read again and again.
On a stormy winter's day, a baby boy, Naoki, is swept into a fisherman's boat by a great wave. Years pass, but still Naoki does not grow. Must he return to the ocean in order to become a young man? The answer arrives in the form of a mythic fish. Japanese artist Hokusai is one of the world's most celebrated printmakers. His famous woodcut, The Great Wave, epitomizes the artist's characteristic techniques and themes. In this children's book, the artist's masterpiece is the genesis for a simple but compelling story, beautifully illustrated in pictures that recall Hokusai's brilliant use of detail, perspective and color. A stunning reproduction of the woodcut itself is featured in the book, supplemented by information about the artist and his work. At once modern and classic, The Great Wave introduces young readers to a beloved artist and his timeless portrayals of nature and transformation.

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