Hokusai KatsushikaHokusai Katsushika (1760-1849) known simply as Hokusai, was a Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period. He created thousands of woodcut prints based on Japanese traditions and legends, as well as customs and maners. One of the most well-known Japanese artists in the world, his timeless images influenced generations of Western artists, including Van Gogh, Monet, and Degas. Read More Read Less