Seki Sunny - Hokusai's Daughter A Young Artist In Old Japan - Bilingual English And Japanese Text - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: ** Creative Child Magazine 2024 Book of the Year - Bilingual Story Books for Kids** A girl with grit determination passion and a paintbrush can achieve amazing things! Whether working in his studio or out in the field Japanese artist Hokusai had a constant companion his youngest daughter Eijo. Wherever they went Eijo brought along her own bag of brushes and the same artistic brilliance and passion as her dad. Hokusai's Daughter tells the story of a clever girl who refuses to believe that only men can create great works of art. Told that she can't become an artist because she's a girl Eijo sets out to prove everyone wrong. She's determined to become the proverbial koi that swims up the waterfall and becomes a mighty dragon fighting against the current to be the person she is meant to be. Katsushika Oi called Eijo created many remarkable artworks and had a hand in her illustrious father's later work. This beautifully illustrated bilingual story book celebrates the power of grit and artistic expression as it introduces young readers to a trailblazing figure who like her famous father left a lasting impression in the world of art. Hokusai's Daughter is a timeless tale that teaches kids to believe in themselves and follow their passion. Includes an appendix to help parents share information with their kids about Hokusai his influence and style and his daughter Eijo as well as traditions about koi and how woodblock prints are made. Samples of Eijo's work will include images from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts the Menard Art Museum and the Tokyo National Museum.
Title: Hokusai's Daughter A Young Artist In Old Japan - Bilingual English And Japanese Text
Author(s): Seki Sunny
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Barcode: 9784805318614
Pages: 40 Pages, Full-Color Woodblock Prints; Bilingual English And
Publication Date: 10/8/2024
Category: People & Places (Children's / Teenage)