Hokusai - 36 Views of Mount Fuji

Hokusai is no doubt Japan's most famous artist. Hokusai was not only a truly great artist. He also sent a message to common people, who could afford to buy his low cost prints. There was a secret message in every print! It is only revealed in the very last in the series!Hokusai conveyed the beauty of majesty, the mount Fujijama, in life. He conveyed the beauty of scenery - he said to people - look around you and see and enjoy the beauty of the scenery.
Hokusai conveyed the beauty of a good human life - the craftmanship in making the timber, building the boat, fishing, growing tea, enjoying tea with the scenery.