In the painting, the most lines used are vertical, horizontal and curved lines. The curved lines are shown through the waves which brings beauty because it gives focus to definition of the wave. Curved lines also show how real waves from the oceans can show curve going to the shore. The Great Wave show its vertical because the foreground which is the giant wave that is first shown presents great height and power. This makes us realize that wave can be very strong and massive when we go on the sea and ocean waters because the wind gives that strength to make any wave great in height. Finally, the Great Wave shows horizontal lines because the painting shows that the waves extend and there is continuity. Notice that tracing from the curved, horizontal, and vertical lines it shows how a giant wave can be very strong, high, and reach to a greater distance. 

The painting’s color shows contrast to the wave and the other subjects in the painting. The main colors used in this painting are blue and white. Blue belongs to the primary colors while white is a neutral. These colors show depth because it gives the emotion on how a wave is very strong and heavy when the wind pushes the water. Notice that the color blue is used on the water of the ocean and on Mount Fuji this is supposed to express how massive these natural areas are. White is used on the background which is the sky. This color is also used to refine the tip of the waves, boats, and the top of Mount Fuji is to show contrast.  

In conclusion, the Great Wave of Kanagawa by Hokusai, reminds us that waves are powerful sources in the environment. Waves are powerful because these show great height, power, and movement in water. These characteristics of a wave can be shown in transportation, source of power, and natural calamities. Waves are very powerful that they are a huge contribution to carrying and moving ships from one place to another. Without the source of power from waves, it would had been impossible for one country to communicate, trade, and discover another country. Waves are also a reliable source of power to society. Without the source of waves, how would society get the source of power needed to generate energy? Most importantly, the painting of the Great Wave of Kanagawa shows us a reminder that waves are very powerful that they lead to destruction. This is shown in the painting through the height and mass of the wave. Based from this appearance, it can destroy ships, land, developed areas, and take away lives. Hokusai shows us that we must be aware of our environment because due to the power of waves these may lead to more powerful waves also called tsunamis. All of us must be prepared for the consequences of calamities but we must use the environment to our advantage based from the Great Wave of Kanagawa.