Propaganda Posters Tell the Stories of
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New China
Propaganda Posters Tell the Stories of New China
Publisher: Lu Jican Chief Editor: Li Aihong Art Director: Hon Bingwah Designers: ChenTing, Lan Meng Cover Motife: Hon Bingwah Translators: Wang Chen, Peng Xiaozhu Proofreading: Findly A. Nicol Editor: Zhang Renyu, Li Aihong, Wang Chen Registered Address Suites 2001, 20/F., Chinachem Tower, 36 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong, China Tel: 852-31840676 Editorial Department 5020-5023, 5th Floor, Phase II of Art Design Center, Zhanyi Road, Luohu District, Shenzhen, China Tel: 86-755-25111140 Fax: 86-755-82020029 Web: www.artpower.com.cn / www.acs.cn Sales & Distribution: overseasales@artpower.com.cn Press & Editorial Submissions: press@artpower.com.cn / contact@artpower.com.cn ISBN 978-988-19872-8-0 No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilised in any form by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without prior written permission of the publisher. All images in this book have been reproduced with the knowledge and prior consent of the designers and the clients concerned, and every effort has been made to ensure that credits accurately comply with information applied. No responsibility is accepted by producer, publisher, or printer for any infringement of copyright or otherwise arising from the contents of this publication. Printed and bound in China.
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Propaganda Posters Tell the Stories of
Copyright Š Artpower International Publishing Co., Ltd.
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Propaganda Posters Tell the Stories of New China
Publisher: Lu Jican Chief Editor: Li Aihong Art Director: Hon Bingwah Designers: ChenTing, Lan Meng Cover Motife: Hon Bingwah Translators: Wang Chen, Peng Xiaozhu Proofreading: Findly A. Nicol Editor: Zhang Renyu, Li Aihong, Wang Chen Registered Address Suites 2001, 20/F., Chinachem Tower, 36 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong, China Tel: 852-31840676 Editorial Department 5020-5023, 5th Floor, Phase II of Art Design Center, Zhanyi Road, Luohu District, Shenzhen, China Tel: 86-755-25111140 Fax: 86-755-82020029 Web: www.artpower.com.cn / www.acs.cn Sales & Distribution: overseasales@artpower.com.cn Press & Editorial Submissions: press@artpower.com.cn / contact@artpower.com.cn ISBN 978-988-19872-8-0 No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilised in any form by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without prior written permission of the publisher. All images in this book have been reproduced with the knowledge and prior consent of the designers and the clients concerned, and every effort has been made to ensure that credits accurately comply with information applied. No responsibility is accepted by producer, publisher, or printer for any infringement of copyright or otherwise arising from the contents of this publication. Printed and bound in China.
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RED LIGHT The Course of International Socialism
RED FLOW The Posters Art of the Soviet Union
RED SPIRIT The Styles of Chinese Posters
RED FLAG The Endeavour of New China (1949 — 1990)
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RED SPARKLE The Splendid Gallery 141 Peace and Friendship 155 National Unity 165 Safeguarding the Motherland 177 Labour Is Glorious 191 Vigorous Youth 199 Women’s Power 209 Happy Children 217 Sports and Exercise 231 Healthy Families 239 Science and Education 247 Jubilant Festivals 259 Ideal Homeland 273 People's Leader
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RED VISION The Reviving Road of China 1991—The Present
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Foreword
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Preface
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RED LIGHT The Course of International Socialism
RED FLOW The Posters Art of the Soviet Union
RED SPIRIT The Styles of Chinese Posters
RED FLAG The Endeavour of New China (1949 — 1990)
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RED SPARKLE The Splendid Gallery 141 Peace and Friendship 155 National Unity 165 Safeguarding the Motherland 177 Labour Is Glorious 191 Vigorous Youth 199 Women’s Power 209 Happy Children 217 Sports and Exercise 231 Healthy Families 239 Science and Education 247 Jubilant Festivals 259 Ideal Homeland 273 People's Leader
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RED VISION The Reviving Road of China 1991—The Present
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FO R EWO R D Old and new things are always alternating. This will not change over time or stop for anything. History is constantly moving forward. Posters have grown in the land of New China along with the growth of People’s Republic of China. These posters closely follow the social, political, economical and cultural changes, with a significant mission. Its lofty ideals and spiritual strength are still mapping the glory of different ages even after several decades. It is still attractive and precious today. Posters present innumerable records of innocence, passion and sunny times, with extraordinary images in each typical poster and New Year picture. Even now, much of their positive energy is still touching our mind, as if in a marching song, inspiring every Hon Bingwah, a renowned Hong Kong designer and artist, was involved in the design of the Hong Kong regional flag and emblem. In 2003, he was selected as one of the world’s 100 most significant designers by The New York Phaidon Press. In 2004, He received the honour of The Master Design House of Shanghai presented by the Shanghai Government. In 2012, he was presented the Person of the Year Award in Shanghai City of Design. In 2016, he received the Bronze Bauhinia Star from the HKSAR government. Hon Bingwah is the former chairman of the Hong Kong Designers Association, and vice president of The Icograda (2003-2005). At present, he is the museum advisor of the Leisure and Cultural Service Department of Hong Kong and the art advisor of Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Centre and Shanghai Jingan Municipal Bureau of Culture.
heart, and encouraging people to realize their dreams. Life is like a song; sowing in spring and harvesting in autumn. As early as in the late 1960s, I visited an exhibition of original Chinese New Year paintings at the Exhibition Hall of the City Hall in Hong Kong Central district. A lot of colorful works were exhibited. Some of them were drawn with meticulous care, others were noticeable for their bright colorful hues. The themes were about the expectation of nice days, or the portraits of a variety of vibrant people, and they deeply impressed me. In the 1970s, when visiting Guangzhou, many large-scale propaganda images painted on the walls could also be found on the main streets. Printed versions with propaganda slogans could also be seen in the local bookstores. People could feel the sincere heart of socialism from those charming and visually impressive pictures. The positive themes about working industriously also drew my attention. It was in this era that I also selected
He also created a series of posters and promotional materials for Shanghai's
some New Year pictures from the Commercial Press in Central Hong Kong and the
winning bid to host the World Expo 2010. His poster works have been selected
posters have been preserved since then.
in several Poster Exhibitions, such as International Poster Biennale in Warsaw, Paris, Finland and Japan.
Since I engaged in art and design, I have created many posters. From the late 1980s to the 1990s, I began to search the antiquities stores in Hong Kong and Macau to collect
Since the 1970s, Hon Bingwah has been collecting socialist propaganda posters
posters about socialism. After the 2000s, I travelled a lot among Hong Kong, Shanghai
from China, the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe and Asia. This book selects the
and Beijing due to my work. I had many opportunities to discover more posters which
most significant posters from thousands of images. It systematically introduces
were created in different times in the flea markets. A series of political posters of the
the development of China's socialist posters and the history of posters in other
Soviet Union and Eastern Europe were also collected in Shanghai. Those posters were
countries under the background of international socialism. From those images,
well designed and composed by professionals. That is to say, the Soviet and eastern
readers will have a better understanding of everyday life at that time.
European posters had a profound influence on the former generation’s creation.
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FO R EWO R D Old and new things are always alternating. This will not change over time or stop for anything. History is constantly moving forward. Posters have grown in the land of New China along with the growth of People’s Republic of China. These posters closely follow the social, political, economical and cultural changes, with a significant mission. Its lofty ideals and spiritual strength are still mapping the glory of different ages even after several decades. It is still attractive and precious today. Posters present innumerable records of innocence, passion and sunny times, with extraordinary images in each typical poster and New Year picture. Even now, much of their positive energy is still touching our mind, as if in a marching song, inspiring every Hon Bingwah, a renowned Hong Kong designer and artist, was involved in the design of the Hong Kong regional flag and emblem. In 2003, he was selected as one of the world’s 100 most significant designers by The New York Phaidon Press. In 2004, He received the honour of The Master Design House of Shanghai presented by the Shanghai Government. In 2012, he was presented the Person of the Year Award in Shanghai City of Design. In 2016, he received the Bronze Bauhinia Star from the HKSAR government. Hon Bingwah is the former chairman of the Hong Kong Designers Association, and vice president of The Icograda (2003-2005). At present, he is the museum advisor of the Leisure and Cultural Service Department of Hong Kong and the art advisor of Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Centre and Shanghai Jingan Municipal Bureau of Culture.
heart, and encouraging people to realize their dreams. Life is like a song; sowing in spring and harvesting in autumn. As early as in the late 1960s, I visited an exhibition of original Chinese New Year paintings at the Exhibition Hall of the City Hall in Hong Kong Central district. A lot of colorful works were exhibited. Some of them were drawn with meticulous care, others were noticeable for their bright colorful hues. The themes were about the expectation of nice days, or the portraits of a variety of vibrant people, and they deeply impressed me. In the 1970s, when visiting Guangzhou, many large-scale propaganda images painted on the walls could also be found on the main streets. Printed versions with propaganda slogans could also be seen in the local bookstores. People could feel the sincere heart of socialism from those charming and visually impressive pictures. The positive themes about working industriously also drew my attention. It was in this era that I also selected
He also created a series of posters and promotional materials for Shanghai's
some New Year pictures from the Commercial Press in Central Hong Kong and the
winning bid to host the World Expo 2010. His poster works have been selected
posters have been preserved since then.
in several Poster Exhibitions, such as International Poster Biennale in Warsaw, Paris, Finland and Japan.
Since I engaged in art and design, I have created many posters. From the late 1980s to the 1990s, I began to search the antiquities stores in Hong Kong and Macau to collect
Since the 1970s, Hon Bingwah has been collecting socialist propaganda posters
posters about socialism. After the 2000s, I travelled a lot among Hong Kong, Shanghai
from China, the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe and Asia. This book selects the
and Beijing due to my work. I had many opportunities to discover more posters which
most significant posters from thousands of images. It systematically introduces
were created in different times in the flea markets. A series of political posters of the
the development of China's socialist posters and the history of posters in other
Soviet Union and Eastern Europe were also collected in Shanghai. Those posters were
countries under the background of international socialism. From those images,
well designed and composed by professionals. That is to say, the Soviet and eastern
readers will have a better understanding of everyday life at that time.
European posters had a profound influence on the former generation’s creation.
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These political posters are as many as the stars in the sky, recording all the events that
When reading the fifth chapter, it seems that we are walking into an exhibition of posters.
have taken place in the past years. When I was sorting out the collection, I came up with
Their brush strokes, exquisite technique and brilliant colors are presented to the readers,
the idea of making a collection of Chinese posters painted by many artists. The images in
so that they are enabled to directly get the artists’ feelings and ideals. The themes of
this collection are partly selected from posters and New Year prints of my own collection,
these posters are divided into “Peace and Friendship”, “National Unity”, “Safeguarding
partly from other collectors and partly from artists. I also select some typical posters from
the Homeland”, “Labour is Glorious”, “Sports and Exercise”, youth, women, children,
various pictorial publications. The prints are full-paper sheets, half-paper sheets, and
festivals etc. The pictures show not only passion and generosity, but also family, harmony
small-sheet images. The main purpose of this book is to appreciate the posters from the
and a happy life. What’s more, readers can also see how the earliest Chinese political
perspective of art and design, which can reflect the policies of different times and the
posters learnt from the posters of the Soviet Union and Poland, and combined with
changes or development in politics, economy and society.
the art forms of China itself. From the Chinese New Year pictures, calendar posters to
In order to make it easier for the readers to know the development of socialism, this book simply illustrates the founding of the Soviet Union, the first socialist country, based on the theory of scientific socialism. Socialist realism, its unique style, promoted social
academic realism style, to the period of reform and opening up, the period of China's take-off, and the later period of modern design, the Chinese poster has developed into a new form with its unique characteristics.
development and influenced eight socialist countries in eastern Europe and China,
Nowadays, China is making an all-round development. The publication of this book in
Vietnam and the DPRK in Asia. Then, the book introduces the social construction of
this glorious period not only allows us to review in a better way the journey that New
New China, with the themes such as “Assisting North Korea”, “the First Five-Year Plan”,
China has gone through and look back the extraordinary history with more objective and
“People’s Commune”, “the Cultural Revolution”, “Sino-American Rapprochement”,
forward-looking perspectives, but also read this visual epic in terms of art appreciation.
“Realization of the Four Modernizations”, “Reform and Opening-up”, etc. The last
Through this book, we can explore the social construction at that time, and so appreciate
chapter focuses on “the Reviving Road of China”, showing the core socialist values at the
our predecessors’ selfless efforts for today’s achievements.
advent of a new era, such as “Adhere to Reforms”, “The Return of Hong Kong”, “Floodfighting Spirit”, “Space Exploration”, “Joining the WTO”, “Beijing Olympic Games”, “the Shanghai 2010 World Expo”, “One Belt, One Road”, “Chinese Dream” and so on.
Hon Bing-wah South Bay, Hong Kong
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These political posters are as many as the stars in the sky, recording all the events that
When reading the fifth chapter, it seems that we are walking into an exhibition of posters.
have taken place in the past years. When I was sorting out the collection, I came up with
Their brush strokes, exquisite technique and brilliant colors are presented to the readers,
the idea of making a collection of Chinese posters painted by many artists. The images in
so that they are enabled to directly get the artists’ feelings and ideals. The themes of
this collection are partly selected from posters and New Year prints of my own collection,
these posters are divided into “Peace and Friendship”, “National Unity”, “Safeguarding
partly from other collectors and partly from artists. I also select some typical posters from
the Homeland”, “Labour is Glorious”, “Sports and Exercise”, youth, women, children,
various pictorial publications. The prints are full-paper sheets, half-paper sheets, and
festivals etc. The pictures show not only passion and generosity, but also family, harmony
small-sheet images. The main purpose of this book is to appreciate the posters from the
and a happy life. What’s more, readers can also see how the earliest Chinese political
perspective of art and design, which can reflect the policies of different times and the
posters learnt from the posters of the Soviet Union and Poland, and combined with
changes or development in politics, economy and society.
the art forms of China itself. From the Chinese New Year pictures, calendar posters to
In order to make it easier for the readers to know the development of socialism, this book simply illustrates the founding of the Soviet Union, the first socialist country, based on the theory of scientific socialism. Socialist realism, its unique style, promoted social
academic realism style, to the period of reform and opening up, the period of China's take-off, and the later period of modern design, the Chinese poster has developed into a new form with its unique characteristics.
development and influenced eight socialist countries in eastern Europe and China,
Nowadays, China is making an all-round development. The publication of this book in
Vietnam and the DPRK in Asia. Then, the book introduces the social construction of
this glorious period not only allows us to review in a better way the journey that New
New China, with the themes such as “Assisting North Korea”, “the First Five-Year Plan”,
China has gone through and look back the extraordinary history with more objective and
“People’s Commune”, “the Cultural Revolution”, “Sino-American Rapprochement”,
forward-looking perspectives, but also read this visual epic in terms of art appreciation.
“Realization of the Four Modernizations”, “Reform and Opening-up”, etc. The last
Through this book, we can explore the social construction at that time, and so appreciate
chapter focuses on “the Reviving Road of China”, showing the core socialist values at the
our predecessors’ selfless efforts for today’s achievements.
advent of a new era, such as “Adhere to Reforms”, “The Return of Hong Kong”, “Floodfighting Spirit”, “Space Exploration”, “Joining the WTO”, “Beijing Olympic Games”, “the Shanghai 2010 World Expo”, “One Belt, One Road”, “Chinese Dream” and so on.
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Red Sparkle — The Splendid Gallery
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VIGOROUS YOUTH
The Youth is like the sun at eight or nine o’clock in the morning, which is the most prosperous and energetic period for the great dreams and creativity of the young generation. Youth is the best time for working. A female engineer with a measuring ruler confidently looks far into the distance: light gently shines on her young face; her skirt sways in the newly built city. She will devote her youth to changing her country. The workers toil in the factory, the soldiers defend the country on the frontier, and the teachers spread knowledge in the classroom... Youth is the best time for labouring. In the spring, they come to a new world to till with farm tools and to sweat on the fertile land. In autumn, they labor devotedly for the construction of their country and reap a harvest after hard work. Youth is the best time for learning. The young pioneers are wearing red scarves and aspire to be the flag-bearers of tomorrow. They hold books to learn advanced knowledge, establish correct views on life, values and the world, and strive to realize China's industrialization. Youth is the best time for exploration and innovation fearless of hardship. They accept arduous tasks given by their motherland and overcome difficulties. They are hardworking and self-reliant in economic recovery and construction tasks, and bring rapid changes to the country. Today, the young bravely shoulder the tasks of this era, aiming high and with their feet on the ground, trying to realize the Chinese dream.
New Sprouts in the Vast Field Art Team of Publicity Department of Guangzhou Municipal Party Committee · 1973 People's Fine Arts Publishing House In the glow of dawn, a new day starts with a team of vigorous young people heading to the vast field. Educated young people contribute to the construction of the new countryside.
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VIGOROUS YOUTH
The Youth is like the sun at eight or nine o’clock in the morning, which is the most prosperous and energetic period for the great dreams and creativity of the young generation. Youth is the best time for working. A female engineer with a measuring ruler confidently looks far into the distance: light gently shines on her young face; her skirt sways in the newly built city. She will devote her youth to changing her country. The workers toil in the factory, the soldiers defend the country on the frontier, and the teachers spread knowledge in the classroom... Youth is the best time for labouring. In the spring, they come to a new world to till with farm tools and to sweat on the fertile land. In autumn, they labor devotedly for the construction of their country and reap a harvest after hard work. Youth is the best time for learning. The young pioneers are wearing red scarves and aspire to be the flag-bearers of tomorrow. They hold books to learn advanced knowledge, establish correct views on life, values and the world, and strive to realize China's industrialization. Youth is the best time for exploration and innovation fearless of hardship. They accept arduous tasks given by their motherland and overcome difficulties. They are hardworking and self-reliant in economic recovery and construction tasks, and bring rapid changes to the country. Today, the young bravely shoulder the tasks of this era, aiming high and with their feet on the ground, trying to realize the Chinese dream.
New Sprouts in the Vast Field Art Team of Publicity Department of Guangzhou Municipal Party Committee · 1973 People's Fine Arts Publishing House In the glow of dawn, a new day starts with a team of vigorous young people heading to the vast field. Educated young people contribute to the construction of the new countryside.
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The Young Unite for Peace, National Independence and Their Rights
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of “the May 4th Movement”, Youth Should Be Pioneers in Socialist Construction
1955
1959
China Youth Press
Friendly Weekly
The secretariat of the World Federation of Democratic
This poster is printed on the cover of the Soviet Union's Friendly
Youth is in Budapest. It held the 5th World Peace Friendship
Magazine. It shows that young people, workers and peasants are
Festival of Youth and Students in Poland in 1955.
commemorating the 40th Anniversary of “the May 4th Movement”.
It presented a joyful scene of the young women before
Never forget why you started the construction of China 40 years ago.
Tian’anmen during the National Day fireworks show.
Red Sparkle — The Splendid Gallery
Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China
Rural Educated Youth
Shao Jingkun · 1954
Shanghai Educational Publishing House
China Youth Press
1963 In the 1960s, the Rural Educated Youth periodical was published to broaden rural young people’s view on China and international situations.
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The Young Unite for Peace, National Independence and Their Rights
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of “the May 4th Movement”, Youth Should Be Pioneers in Socialist Construction
1955
1959
China Youth Press
Friendly Weekly
The secretariat of the World Federation of Democratic
This poster is printed on the cover of the Soviet Union's Friendly
Youth is in Budapest. It held the 5th World Peace Friendship
Magazine. It shows that young people, workers and peasants are
Festival of Youth and Students in Poland in 1955.
commemorating the 40th Anniversary of “the May 4th Movement”.
It presented a joyful scene of the young women before
Never forget why you started the construction of China 40 years ago.
Tian’anmen during the National Day fireworks show.
Red Sparkle — The Splendid Gallery
Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China
Rural Educated Youth
Shao Jingkun · 1954
Shanghai Educational Publishing House
China Youth Press
1963 In the 1960s, the Rural Educated Youth periodical was published to broaden rural young people’s view on China and international situations.
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Left page: Sharpen Yourself in Violent Storms Peng Zhaomin · 1966 Tianjin Fine Arts Publishing House
A Red Scarf Today, a Flag-bearer Tomorrow Yu Huali · 1960 Tianjin Juvenile & Children’s Publishing House
Right page: Inherit Revolutionary Traditions, Strive to Rejuvenating China Qiu Baiping · 1984 People's Fine Arts Publishing House
Be Self-reinforcing and Selfreliant to Construct the Homeland Gao Zhemin · 1966 Tianjin Fine Arts Publishing House
Serve the People Wholeheartedly Zhou Zhaokan · 1966 Shanghai People's Fine Arts Publishing House
Dedicate Your Youth to the New Countryside Shen Shaolun · 1964 Shanghai People's Fine Arts Publishing House
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Left page: Sharpen Yourself in Violent Storms Peng Zhaomin · 1966 Tianjin Fine Arts Publishing House
A Red Scarf Today, a Flag-bearer Tomorrow Yu Huali · 1960 Tianjin Juvenile & Children’s Publishing House
Right page: Inherit Revolutionary Traditions, Strive to Rejuvenating China Qiu Baiping · 1984 People's Fine Arts Publishing House
Be Self-reinforcing and Selfreliant to Construct the Homeland Gao Zhemin · 1966 Tianjin Fine Arts Publishing House
Serve the People Wholeheartedly Zhou Zhaokan · 1966 Shanghai People's Fine Arts Publishing House
Dedicate Your Youth to the New Countryside Shen Shaolun · 1964 Shanghai People's Fine Arts Publishing House
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Dedicate Your Youth to the Four Modernizations
Long Live Our Great Socialist Country
Focus on Health Priorities in the Countryside!
Liang Zhaotang · 1979
Ha Qiongwen · 1976
Hebei People’s Publishing House
Study Hard for the Revolution
Work Hard for the Revolution
Guan Jian · 1971
Zhao Weiliang · 1971
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Climb the World Sports Summit for the Revolution
Exercise for the Revolution
Editorial Office of Revolution
Amateur Art Creation Group, Shanghai
Wang Qiaoshen · 1971
Shanghai People's Fine Arts
Building, Shanghai Theatre
Light Industry Bureau · 1971
Publishing House
Academy · 1976
Shanghai Sports Committee
Jiang Jun,
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Dedicate Your Youth to the Four Modernizations
Long Live Our Great Socialist Country
Focus on Health Priorities in the Countryside!
Liang Zhaotang · 1979
Ha Qiongwen · 1976
Hebei People’s Publishing House
Study Hard for the Revolution
Work Hard for the Revolution
Guan Jian · 1971
Zhao Weiliang · 1971
Red Sparkle — The Splendid Gallery
Climb the World Sports Summit for the Revolution
Exercise for the Revolution
Editorial Office of Revolution
Amateur Art Creation Group, Shanghai
Wang Qiaoshen · 1971
Shanghai People's Fine Arts
Building, Shanghai Theatre
Light Industry Bureau · 1971
Publishing House
Academy · 1976
Shanghai Sports Committee
Jiang Jun,
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Unique Ambition Xiang Weiren, Dou Shikui, Jiang Yuxing · 1976 Shanghai People’s Publishing House The title of this New Year picture is “Unique Ambition”, which is derived from the four-line poem about female soldiers by Mao Zedong written in 1961. Spirited women deploy in military exercises with five-foot gun at dawn. Chinese daughters prefer battledress to feminine clothes with their unique ambition. In this splendid scene, a female paratrooper has just landed with the help of three militiawomen. A marvelous spectacle can be seen as parachutes fall down from the blue sky like colorful flowers.
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Unique Ambition Xiang Weiren, Dou Shikui, Jiang Yuxing · 1976 Shanghai People’s Publishing House The title of this New Year picture is “Unique Ambition”, which is derived from the four-line poem about female soldiers by Mao Zedong written in 1961. Spirited women deploy in military exercises with five-foot gun at dawn. Chinese daughters prefer battledress to feminine clothes with their unique ambition. In this splendid scene, a female paratrooper has just landed with the help of three militiawomen. A marvelous spectacle can be seen as parachutes fall down from the blue sky like colorful flowers.
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New Power Promotes Agricultural Modernization
Workers and Peasants Make Progress Together
Who Dances in the Sky with Colourful Ribbons?
Grasp the Key Line like Daqing, Renew Production Every Day
Female Soldier in Revolution, Flag-bearer of Production
Dedicate Youth to the Four Modernizations
Liu Zhenlin · 1978
Guangzhou Art Studio · 1977
Wang Shuming, Lv Shuangming ·
Zhao Yanping, Shen Pingguo · 1977
Liu Bingli
Chen Yan · 1979
Liaoning Fine Arts Publishing House
People's Fine Arts Publishing House
1976
Shanghai People's Publishing House
People's Fine Arts Publishing House
Shaanxi People's Fine Arts Publishing House
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Red Sparkle — The Splendid Gallery
New Power Promotes Agricultural Modernization
Workers and Peasants Make Progress Together
Who Dances in the Sky with Colourful Ribbons?
Grasp the Key Line like Daqing, Renew Production Every Day
Female Soldier in Revolution, Flag-bearer of Production
Dedicate Youth to the Four Modernizations
Liu Zhenlin · 1978
Guangzhou Art Studio · 1977
Wang Shuming, Lv Shuangming ·
Zhao Yanping, Shen Pingguo · 1977
Liu Bingli
Chen Yan · 1979
Liaoning Fine Arts Publishing House
People's Fine Arts Publishing House
1976
Shanghai People's Publishing House
People's Fine Arts Publishing House
Shaanxi People's Fine Arts Publishing House
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