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Katsushika Hokusai
Katsushika Hokusai was a Japanese artist who began his career as a woodblock printing apprentice and went on to create more than 30,000 pieces of art.
In this art box, kids will study Hokusai’s most famous artwork, The Great Wave, and several other pieces. They’ll jump into Japanese history to learn about the things that motivated Hokusai’s detailed artwork. In the first two projects, they’ll use Hokusai’s art as inspiration for creating their own reproductions. Then they’ll get a lesson in three printmaking methods and have the opportunity to practice each one on their own. For the final project, kids will get their hands on clay! They’ll shape a dragon and paint an ocean background with crashing waves.
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South Wind, Clear Sky Reproduction
In this project, young artists will create their own Red Fuji masterpiece! They'll paint a blue background and use a paint-scraping technique to create thin clouds. Then they'll paint a snow-capped mountain and add foam backing to create a 3D effect in the final piece!Login to Watch Video
Amida Falls Reproduction
With towering cliffs and a plunging waterfall, this artwork is full of drama! Kids will use a hands-on paint-pouring technique to create an abstract pool of water. Then they'll work with vellum to shape the waterfall.Login to Watch Video
Printmaking Techniques
Kids will use Hokusai's “The Great Wave” as inspiration as they learn and practice three printmaking methods. Instead of wood, they'll use chipboard, foam, and plastic. The best thing about printmaking is that kids can use their designs over and over again to make new prints!Login to Watch Video
Dragon Diorama
In this 3D project, kids will first paint an ocean scene with waves rising all around it. Then they'll shape and decorate a clay dragon to sit on top!Login to Watch Video
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