| Very
famous Japanese Ukiyo-e painter Hokusai Katsushika (A.D.1870-
1849) depicted 36
Views of Mt.
Fuji, which took about ten years to complete i.e. from A.D.1823
to A.D.1831. Though that is well known as Hokusai's 36
Views of Mt.
Fuji, as a matter of fact, 36
Views of Mt.
Fuji consists of 46 Ukiyo-e pictures. Because of good
reputation in those days in Japan, Hokusai added 10
picture to 36 Views
of Mt. Fuji. As a social background of the reason why
Hokusai depicted 36 views of Mt Fuji, it should be
indicated that the Mt Fuji was an object of religion of
the Japanese of those days. The most famous Ukiyo-e,
Hokusai's Kanagawa big wave has been vividly printed on
this folding fan, which is utility goods, and so you will
be able to use this item as home decor. |