Question

What is the great wave?

Answer 1

The Great Wave refers to "The Great Wave off Kanagawa," which is a famous woodblock print created by the Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai in the early 19th century. It is the most well-known work from Hokusai's series "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji." The print depicts a powerful tsunami wave with Mount Fuji in the background. The Great Wave has become an iconic image in both Japanese and Western art and is known for its dynamic energy and the intricate details of the wave's form. It has been highly influential and is considered one of the most recognizable works of Japanese art.