How Long to Read Literati Style Penjing

How Long Does it Take to Read Literati Style Penjing?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 22 minutes to read Literati Style Penjing by Qingquan Zhao

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

Description

The art of bonsai is widely known in the West: from the Karate Kid to the American Bonsai Association and even local grocery stores, bonsai has become a common sight in the States. But bonsai, the Japanese art of creating miniature trees, actually originated in China, where it's called penjing. Penjing, meaning "tray scenery," is a traditional Chinese art of creating miniature potted landscapes including trees and other plants. Brought from China to Japan in ancient times before spreading to the West, bonsai/penjing is now popular throughout the world.In China, the art of creating miniature landscapes has evolved in several different ways. Literati Style Penjing: Chinese Bonsai Masterworks focuses on a special category of penjing associated with traditional Chinese culture, such as the painting of the literati, or elite scholar-bureaucrats, of imperial China. Like literati ink paintings, this style of penjing has a subtle elegance distinguished by a lone, lean trunk with sparse foliage exhibiting distinct lines and simplicity.The term "literati style penjing" has been widely accepted by the bonsai community and is becoming more common within the bonsai world. It is well suited to melding concepts from Chinese painting, poetry and Zen into a stunning bonsai work, making it of interest to a wide variety of gardening styles.Literati Style Penjing; Chinese Bonsai Masterworks explains the concept of penjing with a literati bent, exploring its rich history and aesthetics, as well as cultivation techniques, and care and maintenance. It includes 12 examples of literati style penjing creations, which incorporate a deep knowledge of the art form together with practical creativity and artistic beauty.Lovers of bonsai will find much to inspire and delight within these pages.

How long is Literati Style Penjing?

Literati Style Penjing by Qingquan Zhao is 375 pages long, and a total of 95,625 words.

This makes it 127% the length of the average book. It also has 117% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Literati Style Penjing Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 42 minutes to read Literati Style Penjing aloud.

What Reading Level is Literati Style Penjing?

Literati Style Penjing 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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