How Long to Read The Taotie Image in Chinese Art, Culture, and Cosmology

How Long Does it Take to Read The Taotie Image in Chinese Art, Culture, and Cosmology?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 32 minutes to read The Taotie Image in Chinese Art, Culture, and Cosmology by Dave Alber

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

Description

The Taotie Image in Chinese Art, Culture, and Cosmology by Dave Alber. The taotie, also known as the “beast mask”, is the most distinctive feature of Shang dynasty art. It is a fascinating motif in Chinese art and, for centuries, has inspired curiosity as to its meaning. In this book, cultural scholar, Dave Alber, explores the many meanings of the taotie image. • What was the meaning of the taotie among traditional Chinese art historians? • What is the taotie’s influence in Chinese art history? • What is the most probable cultural origin of the taotie? • What function did the taotie image serve in Shang dynasty cosmology and psychology? • What is the Pan-Asian diffusion of the original motif? • How does this art motif enrich our experience of Chinese architecture, history, and contemporary music? Dave Alber, MA originally presented the content of this book as a lecture at Henan Polytechnic University (HPU) in Mainland China. The Taotie Image in Chinese Art, Culture, and Cosmology is written in dual-language English and Chinese. Thus, it is a great tool for learning either English or Traditional Chinese. With almost one hundred photographs from Dave Alber’s travels in China and Asia, it is also an ideal book for studying Chinese and Pan-Asian art.

How long is The Taotie Image in Chinese Art, Culture, and Cosmology?

The Taotie Image in Chinese Art, Culture, and Cosmology by Dave Alber is 92 pages long, and a total of 23,184 words.

This makes it 31% the length of the average book. It also has 28% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Taotie Image in Chinese Art, Culture, and Cosmology Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 6 minutes to read The Taotie Image in Chinese Art, Culture, and Cosmology aloud.

What Reading Level is The Taotie Image in Chinese Art, Culture, and Cosmology?

The Taotie Image in Chinese Art, Culture, and Cosmology 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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