How does a man who moved house 93 times and changed his name 30 times end up becoming the most famous artist in Japanese history?

In this episode, we’re spending five minutes with the "Old Man Mad About Drawing"—Katsushika Hokusai. We go beyond the iconic "claw" of The Great Wave off Kanagawa to uncover the eccentric genius who revolutionized art on two continents.

In this deep dive, you’ll discover:

• The Blueprint of a Rebel: Why Hokusai abandoned the "Floating World" of actors and courtesans to make nature the hero of the story.
• The Prussian Blue Revolution: How a smuggled synthetic pigment from Europe gave Hokusai the vibrant, moody blues that defined an era.
• The Hokusai Ripple Effect: From the swirling skies of Vincent van Gogh to the pages of modern Manga, we trace how Hokusai’s bold lines sparked the global Japonisme movement.
• A Master’s Humility: Why, even at 88 years old, Hokusai believed he was only just beginning to understand how to draw.

Whether you're an art history buff or just recognize that famous wave from your phone’s emoji keyboard, this episode reveals the relentless spirit of a man who never stopped being a student of the world.

Read our blog - https://anitalouiseart.com/katsushika-hokusai-the-old-man-mad-about-drawing-who-changed-the-world/

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