A groundbreaking look at art made in China during the Cultural
Revolution Although numerous books on the Cultural Revolution have
been published, they do not analyze the profound shift in aesthetic
values that occurred in China after the Communists took power. This
fascinating book is the first to focus on artwork produced from the
1950s to the 1970s, when Mao Zedong was in leadership, and argues
that important contributions were made during this period that
require fuller consideration in Chinese art history, especially
with relevance to the contemporary world. Previously, historians
have tended to dismiss the art of the Cultural Revolution as pure
propaganda. The authors of this volume (historians, art historians,
and artists) argue that while much art produced during this time
was infused with politics, and individual creativity and displays
of free thought were sometimes stifled and even punished, it is
short sighted to overlook the aesthetic sophistication, diversity,
and accessibility of much of the imagery. Bringing together more
than 200 extraordinary artworks, including oil paintings, ink
scroll paintings, artist sketchbooks, posters, and objects from
daily life, as well as primary documentation that has not been
published outside of China or seen since the mid-20th century, this
invaluable volume sheds new light on one of the most controversial
and critical periods in history. Published in association with the
Asia Society Museum Exhibition Schedule: Asia Society Museum
(September 5, 2008 - January 4, 2009)
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