Traditional Techniques and Adachi's Artisans
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Process
Ukiyo-e printmaking process of Hokusai's masterpiece, "Great Wave off Kanagawa"
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The master drawing
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Finished print
Process
Carving
Carving woodblocks while remaining faithful to the original
The carver outlines artist’s lines faithfully and lively with using the carving knife.
Printing
Accurately reproducing vivid colors
The Printer prints each color by hand. Vivid colors are emerging as the artist directed.
Printing Process of "Great Wave off Kanagawa" By Hokusai Katsushika
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the outlines
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the yellow color of the boat
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the gray color of the boat
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the light pink color of the sky
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the gray color of the sky
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the black color of the sky
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the light blue color of the wave
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