How Long to Read Hanging the Head

How Long Does it Take to Read Hanging the Head?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 46 minutes to read Hanging the Head by Marcia Pointon

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This handsomely illustrated book discusses portraiture as a cultural and political phenomenon in eighteenth-century England. Marcia Pointon offers detailed historical analyses of portraits by Gainsborough, Reynolds, Hogarth, and others, showing how portraiture of the period provided mechanisms for constructing and accessing a national past and for controlling a present that appeared increasingly unruly."A lively and inventive book, offering an unusual perspective on familiar works. The illustrations are magnificent and Pointon provides fascinating information". -- David Nokes, The Spectator"Impressive ... comprises a fascinating historical analysis and methodological sophistication which maps new ground in the study of portraiture and provides an excellent model for future generations of researchers". -- Shearer West, Times Literary Supplement"Original and perceptive.... The measure of the importance of this thought-provoking volume is its fresh approach, choosing revealing areas of enquiry to probe eighteenth-century attitudes of mind". -- John Hayes, Art Newspaper

How long is Hanging the Head?

Hanging the Head by Marcia Pointon is 278 pages long, and a total of 71,724 words.

This makes it 94% the length of the average book. It also has 88% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Hanging the Head Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 31 minutes to read Hanging the Head aloud.

What Reading Level is Hanging the Head?

Hanging the Head is suitable for students ages 12 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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