How Long to Read Chinese Motifs of Good Fortune

By Zhu Wen

How Long Does it Take to Read Chinese Motifs of Good Fortune?

It takes the average reader to read Chinese Motifs of Good Fortune by Zhu Wen

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Description

This fascinating and readable book is an exploration of Chinese culture as it appears in art. Chinese porcelains decorated with peaches and ats…textiles boldly printed with a phoenix and peony pattern…furniture carved with dragons amid the coulds…These popular patterns are beautiful and eye-catching—but what do these art symbols mean? Each expresses a wish for fortune, whether that represents prosperity, health, luck or happiness. In China, decorating with auspicious patterns dates back thousands of years, and remains popular today. It has strong ties with tradition, and provides insight into Chinese philosophies about nature, religion, morality and government. Symbols invoking fortune appear in a wide range of media, from porcelains to furniture to architectural decoration, among many others. This Chinese art book examines traditional auspicious patterns featuring animals, plants, figures, objects and symbols, as well as those that combine motifs from different categories. You will discover how to decode this intricate world of Chinese symbolism by exploring the history, meaning and use of many common patterns. In fact, learning this "visual language" will provide a new level of appreciation not only for China's remarkable decorative arts but also its profound traditional culture.

How long is Chinese Motifs of Good Fortune?

Chinese Motifs of Good Fortune by Zhu Wen is 0 pages long, and a total of 0 words.

This makes it 0% the length of the average book. It also has 0% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Chinese Motifs of Good Fortune Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes to read Chinese Motifs of Good Fortune aloud.

What Reading Level is Chinese Motifs of Good Fortune?

Chinese Motifs of Good Fortune is suitable for students ages 2 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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