http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Tsunami_by_hokusai_19th_century.jpg
(very) large version:
http://spideronthefloor.com/jordan/images/Wave%20Images/Hires%20Wave.jpg
Katsushika Hokusai (1760—1849), was a Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period . In his time he was Japan's leading expert on Chinese painting. Born in Edo (now Tokyo), Hokusai is best-known as author of the woodblock print series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, (c. 1831), which includes the iconic and internationally recognized print, The Great Wave off Kanagawa.
Hokusai is considered one of the outstanding figures of Japanese woodblock printing, sometimes referred to as ukiyo-e.
I find this to be an exceptionally striking image. Many do, it is rightfully famous.
Here is the entire set:
http://www.man-pai.com/Grandes_series/Hokusai_Fuji36/hokusai_36_vistas_monte_fuji_e.htm
To make it R&S legit: is there as much proof for god as there is for pixies?
2007-07-27 07:40:58 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Nicole B: The pixies are also invisible.
2007-07-27 07:51:53 · update #1
I actually have a replica of that painting over my bed in my apartment.
It's called the "Great wave at Kanagawa"
I've studied the Japanese culture for a while and admire their history very much.
R&S question: There is about equal proof for God and pixies.
2007-07-27 07:43:55 · answer #1 · answered by Professor Farnsworth 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is very nice, it is kind of sad almost, the men seem to be bracing for the wave. The use of color is beautiful.
Umm the R&S part..hmmm well we cannot prove or disprove God's existance 100%...but I think we can rule out pixies..wouldn't we be seeing them fly all over the place?
2007-07-27 14:47:26 · answer #2 · answered by Nicole B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cool, I used that picture a couple of years ago when helping my son with his school prodject on Tsunamis. It was featured in the middle of his tri-fold science fair board and won him a second place ribbon.
More evidence for pixies. Ask any really old British Grannie, she might tell you she's seen one. Mine did. :)
2007-07-27 14:51:28 · answer #3 · answered by RealRachel 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this tell a lot of the event that is taking place
the wave loom high above and appear to have claw, as the passengers in the small boats bow in fear
2007-07-27 14:49:16 · answer #4 · answered by Noble Angel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It speaks to me. The rather ominous-looking waves are saying, "Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water..."
2007-07-27 14:44:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's beautiful. the whitecaps of the waves almost want to grip you individually as they crash down.
yes, i do have as much proof for god as i have for the pixies
2007-07-27 14:44:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like the pic but it hardly moved me I am not to interested in art.
2007-07-27 14:47:17 · answer #7 · answered by Mim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very nice
I have seen some of these before ... not quite sure where but I know I have
hey you dont have to justify art with a God question
art is very spiritual and is more than welcome here
2007-07-27 14:45:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Makes me want to grab my longboard.
No, that's a surfboard, you freaks.
2007-07-27 14:45:25 · answer #9 · answered by Deke 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I didn't find the proper adjective to describe them so i'll say "neat".
I like this one
http://www.man-pai.com/Grandes_series/Hokusai_Fuji36/FHH124.htm
Btw no fairies no god.
2007-07-27 14:47:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋