The Great Wave of Kanagawa Quiz

Who is the famous Japanese artist known for the masterpiece 'The Great Wave of Kanagawa'?

• Vincent van Gogh

• Hokusai

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Pablo Picasso

Where is the Metropolitan Museum of Art located?

• New York City

• London

• Paris

• Tokyo

What does the wave in the artwork symbolize?

• Human achievement and progress

• Power of nature and impermanence of life

• Peace and tranquility

• Love and compassion

What technique did Hokusai use to create 'The Great Wave of Kanagawa'?

• Watercolor painting

• Oil painting

• Sculpture

• Wood block printing

What does Mount Fuji represent in the artwork?

• A representation of chaos

• Japan and its cultural heritage

• A reminder of the impermanence of life

• A symbol of war

What series of prints is Hokusai famous for, featuring iconic images of Mount Fuji?

• 12 Views of Mount Fuji

• 24 Views of Mount Fuji

• 48 Views of Mount Fuji

• 36 Views of Mount Fuji

At what age did Hokusai become one of Japan's most celebrated artists?

• 50

• 70

• 60

• 80

What themes do you think about when you view the artwork The Great Wave? How is it different from your first view to what you know now?