The Great Wave Hokusai

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Japanese art is a classic in Asian art. Both images do show beauty and nature, as well as water being the subject of both paintings. “The Great Wave off Kanagawa shows water being violent and fearful especially at the peak in the wave. “The Inlet of Naboot” shows water as being peaceful.
In Hokusai's Great Wave, I feel the unifying theme is endless. The great wave comes through Japan in the painting; even though, Mount Fuji is still standing in the background. The wave signifies natural disasters, even though it hit Japan, Fuji is still standing. The Inlet of Nobuto by Hokusai shows a theme of unity. In the painting, you can see people working to make a living. The Inlet of Nobuto shows the theme of teamwork. The making of a painting, that

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