How Long to Read Zen & Oriental Art

How Long Does it Take to Read Zen & Oriental Art?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 40 minutes to read Zen & Oriental Art by Hugo Munsterberg

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

Description

Zen & Oriental Art is an indispensable, beautifully illustrated introduction to the influences of Zen Buddhism on Oriental painting. folk art, and architecture, with a special section on the role of Zen in twentieth-century art and architecture in the West. Author, Dr. Munsterberg quite naturally begins with an explanation of Zen Buddhism itself, and the historical development of Zen in India and China. Zen's particularly rapid adoption in Japan is covered in the next chapter, which is followed by sections on the Zen art of ink painting in both China and Japan. Also described are the influences of Zen on Japanese architecture, and the intimate connection of the religion with the Japanese tea ceremony. Of particular interest to Western readers is the chapter on Zen and twentieth-century Western art. "A knowledgeable and affable guide." —The Japan Times "There is a peacefulness that comes over one just leafing through this book." —Antiquarian Bookman

How long is Zen & Oriental Art?

Zen & Oriental Art by Hugo Munsterberg is 160 pages long, and a total of 40,000 words.

This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Zen & Oriental Art Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read Zen & Oriental Art aloud.

What Reading Level is Zen & Oriental Art?

Zen & Oriental Art 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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