How Long to Read Liu Ye: The Book Paintings

How Long Does it Take to Read Liu Ye: The Book Paintings?

It takes the average reader 3 hours to read Liu Ye: The Book Paintings by Liu Ye

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

Description

Chinese artist Liu Ye’s subtle, colorful canvases convey his love of literature in the artist’s first publication solely dedicated to his paintings of books. Beijing-based artist Liu Ye is known for his precise, deftly rendered representational paintings. Reminiscent of cartoons and illustrations in children’s books, they include references to abstract artists such as Piet Mondrian. In this new publication devoted exclusively to his Book Paintings, the artist examines the book as both a physical object and cultural totem. He simultaneously stresses the geometry in the composition while always imbuing his paintings with his uniquely recognizable style. The result is a body of work that feels both alien and familiar. Liu's Book Painting series, begun in 2013, depicts closeup views of books that are turned open to reveal empty pages, a strategy that emphasizes the object’s formal qualities over its content. Intimately scaled, these paintings indicate an appreciation of the book as an object, as well as a love of literature—Liu’s father was a children’s book author who introduced him to Western writers at a young age, fueling his curiosity and imagination. Published on the occasion of a solo exhibition presented at David Zwirner, New York, in 2020, this catalogue includes new writing by the acclaimed poet Zhu Zhu and an interview with the artist by Hans Ulrich Obrist.

How long is Liu Ye: The Book Paintings?

Liu Ye: The Book Paintings by Liu Ye is 176 pages long, and a total of 45,056 words.

This makes it 59% the length of the average book. It also has 55% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Liu Ye: The Book Paintings Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 6 minutes to read Liu Ye: The Book Paintings aloud.

What Reading Level is Liu Ye: The Book Paintings?

Liu Ye: The Book Paintings is suitable for students ages 10 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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