The Cultural Revolution in China was a time of upheaval and change.
Millions of lives were disrupted and much effort was spent by the
government and the Party to "reeducate" the populace through a
great propaganda campaign. Posters, ceramic statues, Red Books,
pins, and a myriad of other means were designed to get the message
across. Now, after the opening of China to the West, these things
are finding their way into the collector's market. In this
remarkable volume, the history of an era and the material culture
that it generated are shown in over 450 color images. They include
180 posters that set the tone as art and as propaganda. The
iconography of the posters was used to rally the people around the
programs and personalities of the Maoist regime. In addition there
are hundreds of ceramic statues, "Little Red Books," awards, ration
coupons, wall hangings, prints, and many other objects included
that promoted the Cultural Revolution and sought to influence the
Chinese people. For graphic artists, collectors, and
Sino-historians, these items have growing importance. With its
concise and informative history and beautiful color illustrations,
this book provides an introductory guide to the meaning and value
of a variety of the most common posters and artifacts to be found
in markets in China and the West, along with brief explanations of
their historical background and their current value.
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