kanagawa

List of pertinent information related to the keyword ‘kanagawa wave tattoo’:

– The Great Wave off Kanagawa is a woodblock print created by Japanese ukiyo-e artist Hokusai.
– The print is also known as “Under the Wave off Kanagawa” or “The Wave”.
– The artwork was created by artist Katsushika Hokusai between 1829-1833.
– It depicts a scene where large waves are about to crush fishermen in their boats.
– The waves in the print are portrayed as larger than Mount Fuji, which has religious significance in Japan.
– Some interpret the print as a depiction of a large, rogue wave or a mythical event told by sailors.
– The waves in the print appear to break shoreward, leading some to think of it as a tsunami.
– Real tsunami waves do not typically have white caps like the ones depicted in the print.
– The actual meaning and intent behind Hokusai’s Great Wave are not known for certain.

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