Japanese Art and Mount Fuji
Lee Jay Walker
Modern Tokyo Times
Mount Fuji is one of the most famous mountains in the world. Accordingly, Japanese artists have utilized the stunning landscape from ample viewing areas.
The above art is by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957). He belongs to the printing world of Shin-Hanga (New Prints). This style of printmaking blessed his artistic life during the Taisho and Showa periods of history.
The second art piece is by Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849).