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Tsunami Great Wave off Kanagawa Japan by Hokusai Notebook

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21.59 cm x 27.94 cm Deluxe Spiral Notebook
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Style: 21.59 cm x 27.94 cm Deluxe Spiral Notebook

Accessorise while you organise with these hand made spiral notebooks. The front and back covers are customisable with your images and text, and the notebook covers are laminated to ensure durability. Choose from 4 notebook styles, hardcover or softcover versions, 7 different spiral colours and 10 page design options to make your one-of-a-kind notebook today.

  • Dimensions: 21.6 cm l x 28 cm w
  • Hardcover or Softcover
  • Page Count: 60 sheets, 120 pages
  • 60 lb. durable text smooth paper
  • Laminated front and back covers, plain white inside
  • Choice of 7 colours for the spiral
  • Choice of 10 designs for the pages
  • CPSIA compliant
  • Suitable for ages 4+

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Tsunami Great Wave off Kanagawa Japan by Hokusai Notebook

Tsunami Great Wave off Kanagawa Japan by Hokusai Notebook

"The Great Wave off Kanagawa," also known as "Under the Wave off Kanagawa," is a captivating woodblock print by the renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. Created around 1831, it's part of a series titled "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji." The artwork depicts a scene of immense power and contrasting beauty. A colossal wave, its crest foaming and curling inward, threatens to engulf three small boats in a churning sea. In the background, Mount Fuji, an iconic symbol of Japan, stands calm and majestic, dwarfed by the wave's immensity. --- Hokusai's mastery of composition is evident in the way he uses perspective. The wave takes centre stage, its dynamic form filling the foreground. The cascading whitecaps and churning water create a sense of awe and drama. Mount Fuji, though a powerful symbol in itself, is relegated to the background. This creates a sense of scale, emphasizing the overwhelming size and power of the wave. The contrast between the wave's raw power and the tiny boats struggling against it evokes a feeling of human vulnerability in the face of nature's might. --- Unveiling the Depths: Meanings Behind the Artwork - The Great Wave off Kanagawa's enduring popularity transcends its visual grandeur. It resonates with viewers because it evokes a depth of meaning. One interpretation centres on the raw power of nature. The wave, the undeniable focal point of the artwork, symbolises the immense and potentially destructive forces that nature wields. --- However, The Great Wave is not simply a depiction of nature's power. The three small boats battling the wave introduce the theme of humanity and resilience. Despite their vulnerability in the face of the wave's might, their presence suggests the human spirit's ability to struggle and persevere. --- Another layer of meaning emerges from the contrast between the wave and Mount Fuji. While the wave embodies chaos and impermanence, Mount Fuji, a symbol of peace and stability, stands resolute in the background. This juxtaposition may represent the enduring human spirit that finds calmness and grounding even amidst challenges. --- Finally, the dynamic and ever-changing nature of the wave can also be seen as a reflection on the impermanence of life and the world around us. The Great Wave off Kanagawa thus becomes a powerful meditation on nature's power, human resilience, and the fleeting nature of existence. --- Great Wave off Kanagawa is a Yoko-e woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai for the Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji collection. This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published (or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office) before January 1, 1927.

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Of all the online options for personalised notebooks this was the most adaptable and an amazing price. Made the perfect personalised first paper anniversary gift. Perfect,& high quality thick gloss cover
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Personalising my product was super easy. I loved that you could see the preview updating as you edited the product, and also that you could choose from many different fonts and which border for the inside pages. I’ve never seen a guest book with a lovely image before, only really with the words ‘Guest Book.’ The whole process was great and the product is beautiful! The printing is fantastic! I love the gloss cover, the inside pages are also beautiful. The printing is very clear. Looks just as shown on the website.
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