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Great Art Explained S2E4 — The Great Wave by Hokusai

Great Art Explained•Season 2•Episode 4

The Great Wave by Hokusai

May 17, 202117 min

In 1639 Japan closed its borders and cut itself off from the outside world. Foreigners were expelled, Western culture was forbidden, and Entering or leaving Japan was punishable by Death. It would remain that way for over 200 years. It was under these circumstances

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Episode Summary

"The Great Wave by Hokusai" is episode 4 of Great Art Explained season 2. It aired on May 17, 2021.

Next: E5 · Vincent Van Gogh's The Starry Night Best of Season 2