What do you think is the enduring charm of Surfing in Kanagawa ?

In my opinion, the main reason is "Surfing in Kanagawa".

Having infiltrated the cultural genes of Europeans and Americans as a meme, the finishing touch of "Surfing in Kanagawa" is the calm and unmoving Mt. Fuji in the center of the picture.

There is a dramatic and striking contrast with the waves and ships in the foreground, and in a way, this contrast between stillness and movement is like the Japanese katana, or Japan itself, a complex of contradictions.

Because this painting is very expressive, both the color and the lines are very distinctive, very tense, the composition of the picture is not sympathetic, the viewpoint is relatively low, giving people a tense atmosphere, very classic.

First of all, the print "Surfing in Kanagawa" itself is very good and expressive, and its colors are very vivid and lively, and the theme of struggle contained in it caters to the psychology of Europeans at that time.

I liked this painting at first sight, and I fell in love with it even more after painting it myself. Seriously feel really like there is a big wave of the dynamic, the main thing is that the feeling that touches people's hearts can't be changed, at a glance for ten thousand years.

The finishing touch is the calm, immobile Mt. Fuji in the center of the picture, which forms a dramatic and striking contrast with the waves and ships in the foreground. In a way, this contrast between stillness and movement is a complex of contradictions, just like the Japanese katana, or Japan itself.

I think "Surfing in Kanagawa" will leave a deep impression on others, and make you want to watch it a second time after watching it for the first time, because the picture inside is very beautiful, which is not comparable to many dramas.

Many people are amazed by the Japanese ukiyo-e painters, because the style of their works is the same as that of many Western modern painters, and then some people understand that this is a matter of course, ukiyo-e is not an unpredictable prophet, but because many Western modern painters have been deeply influenced by ukiyo-e, and perhaps fewer people know that Katsushika Hokusai was actually influenced by the West, this theme he painted for 3,40 years, and in his early works, you can clearly see the influence of Western copper engravings.

It gives people a sense of brightness, feeling that he is a particularly reliable person, has his own judgment, does not go along with the dirt, maintains a very noble personality, and can always give others the feeling that they want to respect him.

It all started with the rise of Impressionism in the nineteenth century, i.e., in 18xx. In the nineteenth century, more than 400 years have passed since the birth of oil painting art, and the art of oil painting, which focuses on realism, has reached a peak that is difficult for later generations to surpass, just like the poems of the Tang Dynasty and the words of the Song Dynasty.

The unique style of ukiyo-e quickly attracted the attention of Europeans, especially the Impressionists. The ukiyo-e craze spread in Europe, and at that time, kimonos and fans imported from Japan were the favorite knick-knacks of painters in European galleries.

It's a lot of talking, but it's another thing to actually do.

There is a rebellious anger of Superman who is hardworking, brave, fearless, and dares to challenge nature.

Contents: "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji", one of the works of ukiyo-e painter Katsushika Hokusai in his later years, belongs to the "name painting" in ukiyo-e, which depicts the scenery of Mt. Fuji from all over the Kanto region of Japan. In the first edition, only 36 scenes were drawn, but because of the great acclaim, Katsushika Hokusai added 10 more scenes under the title of "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji", and finally there were 46 scenes in the series.

The 36 scenes of the first edition are commonly referred to as "Omoto Fuji", and the additional 10 scenes are called "Satomifuji". The first edition was issued in the 2nd year of Tenpo (1831) by Nishimuraya Yohachi. "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" is not only Katsushika Hokusai's masterpiece, but also one of the many works depicting Mt. Fuji, and is regarded as the highest masterpiece of ukiyo-e printmaking.

Background: It is said that in 1820, a cheap "Berlin blue" pigment entered Japan, resulting in a large number of landscape prints being created and popular. When Hokusai uses only one type of blue to depict the sunshine, fog, mountains, water, forests, and houses, it is still vibrant, and it can be regarded as a "blue color".

He lived to be ninety years old and died in 1849 (the second year of Jiayong). When he was dying, he sighed to himself: "If I am ten years old, five years old, I can be called a real painter." ......At the end of the 100th year, this painting was finally completed. ”

Look at the painting above, does it sound familiar?

This painting is called "Kanagawa Surf", a very famous ukiyo-e work in Japan, it is a woodblock print, thousands of copies were printed at that time, and gradually spread all over the world, one of the famous figures who was deeply influenced by the ukiyo-e style is called Van Gogh.

Kanagawa Surfing is not a separate work, it is a group of ukiyo-e painters Katsushika Hokusai.

One of the woodblock prints of "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fugaku".

And in fact, this group of "Thirty-six Views of Fuyue".

There are 46 in total, not 36.

"Mt. Fuji" refers to Mt. Fuji.

As the name suggests, each painting depicts a view of Mt. Fuji.

Then here's the problem!

Mt. Fuji on the laughing beam in the Kanagawa Surf.

What about hiding in **?

It was majestic and beautiful.

You haven't even noticed that there is a Mt. Fuji hidden in this painting, right?

Don't worry, take a closer look at this moment, have you found it?

Yes, that's right, it looks like a small wave.

It's Mt. Fuji hidden in the painting.

Kanagawa Surfing is in "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji".

One of the three most famous paintings, the two of which are divided into two paintings, are the following "White Rain on the Mountain" and the above "Triumphant Wind and Sunny Day".

Later, when the painter had exhausted his talent for painting these subjects, Katsushika Hokusai opened up a new subject of landscape painting.

It was also a coincidence that made this "Kanagawa Surfing" popular.

The author believes that surfing is an excellent sport to cultivate courage, cultivate sentiment and exercise the body. <>

Surfing began in Australia, because Australia is surrounded by the sea, the climate is warm, more sunshine and less rain, which is conducive to the development of water sports, so Australians are particularly fond of surfing. Long before the Europeans settled, the indigenous people here used to float in canoes to the sea, and suddenly rushed up to the crest of the wave with a flat boat, and suddenly slid to the valley of the wave, which was the predecessor of surfing. Surfing is an extreme sport powered by waves, surfers lie prone or sit on a surfboard in a suitable place in the sea to wait, when the suitable waves are gradually approaching, the surfer adjusts the direction of the head of the board, lies prone on the surfboard and strokes in the direction of the waves, gives the surfboard enough speed to keep the surfboard in front of the waves, when the waves push the surfboard to slide, the surfer stands up, stands up with his legs back and forth, bends his knees slightly, and uses the body's center of gravity, shoulders and hind legs to control the direction of the surfboard.

A water sport in which athletes stand on a surfboard or ride the waves with a belly, kneeboard, inflatable rubber pad, rowing boat, kayak, etc. Regardless of the type of equipment used, athletes must have high skill and balance, as well as be good at swimming long distances in wind and waves. Surfing is wave-driven and takes place on the seashore where there are windy waves.

The height of the waves should be about 1 meter, and the minimum should not be less than 30 centimeters. The Hawaiian Islands have year-round surfing waves, especially in winter and spring, which come from the North Pacific Ocean and can reach up to 4 meters and allow athletes to glide more than 800 meters. As a result, the Hawaiian Islands have always been the world's center for surfing.

When walking out towards the beach, the angle of holding the surfboard in your hand should be in a straight line, and you must not put the surfboard in front of your body to prevent the waves from hitting your body. When you put it on the ground, put it on the sand and cover it on the surfboard with sand, or tie a safety leash, and stand on the front edge of the downwind direction to avoid being injured by your own surfboard. When the surfboard is washed back to shore from the open sea and is about 30 cm deep in the water, it is necessary to get off the board immediately to avoid the surfboard hitting the rocks directly.

Wild search. When the surfboard collides with the waves, you should not use your hands to pull the safety rope and the surfboard. If you encounter a mad dog wave in the open sea, you should quickly throw your surfboard back and quickly dip into the water to dive and hide. If you see a jellyfish or are bitten by a jellyfish, you must go ashore and rest quickly.

When driving in the city, you should obey the traffic rules, and you should also follow the rules of Songli surfing when surfing to avoid crashes and injuries. At the beginning of the ride, everyone should be humble to the surfer closest to the wave breakdown point, and the first to stand up, one wave per person, usually keep a distance of 2 surfboard lengths, and when rushing to a big wave, everyone should keep a distance of 3 surfboard lengths.

The painter deliberately kept the point of view very low, highlighting the main object depicted, the waves, which occupy the vast majority of the picture. The fisherman and the boat are placed completely in the belly of the waves, as if they become part of the waves. The roar of the waves and the serenity of Mt. Fuji in the distance form a strong contrast between movement and stillness, and the performance of the waves further exaggerates the tension of the picture.

The unexpected compositions and the fleeting postures present a dazzling variety of expressions. Through these means, the author not only expresses the struggle between man and nature, but also symbolizes the spirit and integrity of the Japanese nation, which is full of philosophy and profound meaning. In addition, people are not talking about surfing in that place in Kanagawa, so it is not called Kanagawa surfing map, and the correct sentence is Kanagawa rush · Waves.

Kanagawa is a place name, "Oki" refers to the sea area near the area, and "Naniri" means that the ship is under the huge waves, as if it has been wrapped in. It shows the thrilling scene of a boatman fighting a huge wave, not a surfing recreation. In modern Chinese, it means "in the midst of the big waves in the sea near Kanagawa".

Katsushika Hokusai (1760 1849) is the main representative painter of ukiyo-e, and the field that has always been considered creative in late ukiyo-e is landscape printmaking, Katsushika Hokusai was the first painter to succeed in ukiyo-e landscape printmaking, and it had a great artistic inspiration for Western Impressionism, and it is "modern art before the art of the previous generation".

In 1760, in the 10th year of the Japanese Treasure Calendar, Hokusai was born in an ordinary house in Edo Honsho (present-day Sumida Ward, Tokyo). His real name was Nakajima Tokitaro, and he later changed his name to Tetsuzo. His father was the shogunate's mirror master, but his family was not wealthy, but like many children born in a pauper, Hokusai had a simple and happy childhood, although it was a little bitter.

At the same time, like many successful people, his childhood was also painted as a myth by some good deeds in later generations, such as his extraordinary "painting genius" Yunyun at the age of 6. However, it is a fact that Katsushika Hokusai was "nurtured" by art at an early age, but it was not due to the "Jackie Chan" type of cultivation of his parents, but because of the compulsion of life. As a teenager, he apprenticed to a bookstore and a printing office, where he learned a little carving.

His formal introduction to art came into contact with art at the age of 19. In this year, he entered the Katsukawa Harusho sect and officially began to study painting, determined to become a painter. Katsukawa Harusho still appreciated this young man's artistic talent, so much so that in the following year, he was allowed to publish his works under the name "Katsukawa Haruo".

At first, he only illustrated small works such as yellow table paper and sprinkled with books. During the 15 years he worked in Katsukawa's studio, he did not work too much, and most of his styles imitated his master, but this experience laid a deep foundation for his later creations.

At that time, Europe was at the end of the first industrial revolution and the early stage of the second industrial revolution, and it was a glorious period for Europe. European merchant ships and ironclads rampage the world's oceans, and railroads began to connect large cities. At the first Universal Exposition in London, England, in 1851, the exhibitors proudly showed the world the great changes brought about by the industrial age.

As a result, the self-confidence of Europeans has been greatly inflated. The theme of struggle contained in "Surfing in Kanagawa" caters to the psychology of Europeans at that time. As a result, "Surfing in Kanagawa" was extremely popular with artists at the time and influenced a large number of artists.

It is believed that the swirling starry sky in Van Gogh's "Starry Night" was influenced by the huge waves in "God". The composer Debussy also set the cover of the symphonic poem La Mer (La Mer) as "God". <