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Chinese Cultural Revolution Posters

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The propaganda posters produced in China during the Cultural Revolution of the 1950s and 1960s stand in sharp contrast to their advertising posters of earlier decades. Gone was the celebration of an upscale lifestyle, replaced by patriotic messages designed to strengthen the grip of Chairman Mao on the country, promote revolutionary fervor, celebrate peasant and communal lifestyles, build support for the government’s policies, and to denounce imperialism and the decadence of western societies. The elegant images of beautiful women in dresses and gowns in the 1930’s advertising posters were replaced by images showing workers, peasants, and soldiers, as well as Chairman Mao. Some posters were openly hostile to western nations, and others showed support for Third World revolutionary efforts. A common theme was the devotion of the average Chinese to selfless hard work. In the nearly fifty years since Henry Kissinger made his first trip to Beijing and China’s opening began, China has become a totally different place, and these propaganda posters are now collected, as are the advertising posters, as historical examples of a past era.

Chinese Cultural Revolution Posters

Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster depicts a factory worker crushing the “Stinking Old Nine” under his fist as onlookers cheer.

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Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster depicts a factory worker crushing the “Stinking Old Nine” under his fist as onlookers cheer.

$199.00

Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster depicts a young Red Guard recruit expressing her loyalty and love for Mao.

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Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster depicts a young Red Guard recruit expressing her loyalty and love for Mao.

$299.00

Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster

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Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster

$299.00

Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster depicting the chops (official name seals) of the historical Chinese leaders whom Mao has joined in ruling the country from Tiananmen Square.

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Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster depicting the chops (official name seals) of the historical Chinese leaders whom Mao has joined in ruling the country from Tiananmen Square.

$199.00

Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster depicting Mao as a shining light inspiring a Red Guard who asks who speaks out against Mao, while shouting that we will cut off his “dog head.”

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Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster depicting Mao as a shining light inspiring a Red Guard who asks who speaks out against Mao, while shouting that we will cut off his “dog head.”

$199.00

Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster depicting two Chinese soldiers using the lessons of Mao’s Red Book to attack Americans during the Korean conflict.

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Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster depicting two Chinese soldiers using the lessons of Mao’s Red Book to attack Americans during the Korean conflict.

$249.00

Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster depicting Mao as teacher and leader giving lessons from the important generals of China to the young Red Guard recruits to be watchful for resistors against the revolution.

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Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster depicting Mao as teacher and leader giving lessons from the important generals of China to the young Red Guard recruits to be watchful for resistors against the revolution.

$299.00

Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster depicting Mao’s formal army and peasant army celebrating together his greatness as a leader, teacher, and captain of the ship of state.

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Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster depicting Mao’s formal army and peasant army celebrating together his greatness as a leader, teacher, and captain of the ship of state.

$299.00

Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster depicting a happy celebration of Mao’s collectivist policies over agriculture, manufacturing, etc.

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Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster depicting a happy celebration of Mao’s collectivist policies over agriculture, manufacturing, etc.

$299.00

Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster depicting Mao as the supreme leader and the local official enlisting young people.

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Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster depicting Mao as the supreme leader and the local official enlisting young people.

$299.00

Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster depicting a celebration by all 56 ethnic groups in China of the anniversary of the defeat by Mao if China’s oppressors.

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Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster depicting a celebration by all 56 ethnic groups in China of the anniversary of the defeat by Mao if China’s oppressors.

$199.00

Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster depicting an exuberant celebration by all Chinese nationalities of the cohesive society brought about by Mao’s moral principles and rules.

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Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster depicting an exuberant celebration by all Chinese nationalities of the cohesive society brought about by Mao’s moral principles and rules.

$299.00