{"product_id":"hokusai-pop-ups-9780500518847","title":"Hokusai Pop-Ups","description":"\u003cp\u003eKatsushika Hokusai was a Japanese artist born in 1760 whose legacy remains, some 150 years after his death, as important as ever. His work influenced Impressionism and Art Nouveau, and a range of contemporary artists working today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRealized in jewel-like colors, Hokusai's simple views of everyday scenes in Japan, his sense of balance and harmony, and his highly stylized but ever-changing techniques seem to capture the spirit and traditions of his homeland. \u003cem\u003eHokusai Pop-Ups\u003c\/em\u003e brings this stunning art to life. Noted works such as \u003cem\u003eEjiri in Suruga Province\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChrysanthemums and Horsefly\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePhoenix\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eKirifuri Waterfall\u003c\/em\u003e at \u003cem\u003eKurokami Mountain in Shimotsuke\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Poem of Ariwara no Narihira\u003c\/em\u003e, and the iconic, instantly recognizable \u003cem\u003eThe Great Wave\u003c\/em\u003e are accompanied by explanatory text as well as complementary quotes from writers and artists such as Degas and Van Gogh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWatson McCarthy, Courtney:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eCourtney Watson McCarthy\u003c\/strong\u003e is a paper engineer and graphic designer. With a degree in theatrical scenic design, she worked as a model builder and designer in a variety of elds before discovering the magic of movable books. From the time she dissected her rst pop-up book, determined to solve the riddle of how it worked, she was hooked. After experimenting with cards and other small projects, she went on to design and engineer Eye Magic, M.C. Escher Pop-Ups, New York Times--acclaimed Gaudi´ Pop-Ups, Pop-Up Numbers, Dali´ Pop-Ups, and Hokusai Pop-Ups. She lives in the Hudson Valley with her husband and two daughters.","brand":"Thames \u0026 Hudson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50904314609938,"sku":"9780500518847","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ae15305e-6880-4ac9-8d8c-9c610aced91c.jpg?v=1738514099","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hokusai-pop-ups-9780500518847","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}