Library of Congress
Loc: The Floating World of Ukiyo E
An exhibition review on the Japanese art form Ukiyo-e. Very nice images and history of this art form with an interpretation of an historical link of Japan and the Western world.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Katsushika Hokusai (1760 1849)
Site provides a detailed look into the life and paintings of one of the great innovative and creative geniuses of the Japanese woodblock print.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Ukiyo E Prints and Rise of Merchant Class in Edo Period Japan
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Life in the Floating World: Ukiyo-e Prints and the Rise of the Merchant Class in Edo Period Japan." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Learning Lab: Japan: Images of a People
Young scholars learn to view Japanese paintings, they make a screen, and they learn about the culture of Japan. There are three lesson plans and all allow all needed materials to be downloaded.
Other
Andreas.com: Hokusai (1760 1849)
This personal site gives a biography of the famous Japanese artist, Hokusai. It discusses his most famous work, "The Great Wave", and other works.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Japanese Artist Katsushika Hokusai
A site created by Enchanted Learning about the life and works of Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849 CE). Contains a short biography, links to more information, an art activity, and a printable coloring page that can also be...
Other
Monet & Japan: Under the Wave Off Kanagawa
A thoughout background from the National Gallery of Australia of the work as well as several interesting facts about "The Great Wave off Kanagawa," by Katsushika Hokusai. A image of the piece is provided.
Other
Hokusai Katsushika (1760 1849)
This site provides a detailed look into the life of one of Japan's most famous painters, Hokusai.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Hokusai, Under the Wave Off Kanagawa (The Great Wave)
Katsushika Hokusai's "Under the Wave off Kanagawa", also called "The Great Wave" has become one of the most famous works of art in the world-and debatably the most iconic work of Japanese art. View the picture and read the history behind...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Hokusai
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Hokusai.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Great Wave at Kanagawa
This resource features a picture and basic facts about the Great Wave at Kanagawa.
Toy Theater
Toy Theater: Create a Print in the Style of Hokusai
An interactive feature that lets you model a print after Hokusai.
Curated OER
Mount Fuji: By Katsushika Hokusai
Students learn to view Japanese paintings, they make a screen, and they learn about the culture of Japan. There are three lesson plans and all allow all needed materials to be downloaded.