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What is unusual about "A Book from the Sky" by Xu Bing?

Question #151557. Asked by Thesuperyoshi.
Last updated Aug 08 2024.
Originally posted Aug 08 2024 10:58 AM.

odo5435
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odo5435
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It is unreadable! 'A Book from the Sky' consists of 604 pages (in four volumes) of some 4000 meaningless glyphs designed to resemble Chinese characters.
The piece enables visitors to the Met to experience the spontaneity and fluidity of Chinese calligraphy and uncover the subversive nature of Chinese art
link https://www.metmuseum.org/articles/story-with-no-words

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Book_from_the_Sky


Aug 08 2024, 12:03 PM
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