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Cultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection

The Cultural Revolution of 1966-1976 was a tumultuous period in Chinese history that aimed to transform the country into a socialist society

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: Let our indestructible friendship live and strengthen!, 1951 (litho)

Let our indestructible friendship live and strengthen!, 1951 (litho)
FIA5373549 Let our indestructible friendship live and strengthen!, 1951 (litho); Russian State Library, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Laissons notre indestructible amitie vivre et se renforcer)

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: Weaving cloth for the people, propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution

Weaving cloth for the people, propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho)
RDA78533 Weaving cloth for the people, propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho) by Chinese School (20th century) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: 'Glorious leader, limitless capacity', propaganda poster from the Cultural Revolution

"Glorious leader, limitless capacity", propaganda poster from the Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho)
RDA78529 "Glorious leader, limitless capacity", propaganda poster from the Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho) by Chinese School (20th century) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: 'Limitless beautiful scenery on dangerous peaks', propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural

"Limitless beautiful scenery on dangerous peaks", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution
RDA78551 "Limitless beautiful scenery on dangerous peaks", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: 'Acting revolutionary plays makes a revolutionary family', propaganda poster from the Chinese

"Acting revolutionary plays makes a revolutionary family", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural
RDA78550 "Acting revolutionary plays makes a revolutionary family", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: 'New helpers for the transport industry come on the scene', propaganda poster from the Chinese

"New helpers for the transport industry come on the scene", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural
RDA78558 "New helpers for the transport industry come on the scene", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: A glorious future, going to the areas needed for the fatherland

A glorious future, going to the areas needed for the fatherland, from the Chinese Cultural Revolution
RDA78538 A glorious future, going to the areas needed for the fatherland, from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho) by Chinese School (20th century) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: The tradition of the revolution is transmitted from generation to generation

The tradition of the revolution is transmitted from generation to generation
RDA78535 The tradition of the revolution is transmitted from generation to generation, propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: Struggle for victories in spring ploughing and cultivation, chinese communist propaganda poster

Struggle for victories in spring ploughing and cultivation, chinese communist propaganda poster, china, 1967
FAT4937563 Struggle for victories in spring ploughing and cultivation, chinese communist propaganda poster, china, 1967 by Chinese School (20th century) ; (add.info)

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: Transplanting seedlings with a machine is good, propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural

Transplanting seedlings with a machine is good, propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution
RDA78536 Transplanting seedlings with a machine is good, propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho) by Chinese School (20th century) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: Refining the revolutionary spirit in strong wind and waves, propaganda poster from the Chinese

Refining the revolutionary spirit in strong wind and waves, propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution
RDA78554 Refining the revolutionary spirit in strong wind and waves, propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: 'Long live the glorious Chinese Communist Party', propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural

"Long live the glorious Chinese Communist Party", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution
RDA78545 "Long live the glorious Chinese Communist Party", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: 'Flowers of friendship', propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho)

"Flowers of friendship", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho)
RDA78544 "Flowers of friendship", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho) by Chinese School (20th century) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: 'Tempering', propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho)

"Tempering", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho)
RDA78561 "Tempering", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho) by Chinese School (20th century) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: Closely following Chairman Mao, let us train and develop in strong winds and strong waves

Closely following Chairman Mao, let us train and develop in strong winds and strong waves
RDA78553 Closely following Chairman Mao, let us train and develop in strong winds and strong waves, propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: Soldiers and the people are great friends like a family, propaganda poster from the Chinese

Soldiers and the people are great friends like a family, propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution
RDA78532 Soldiers and the people are great friends like a family, propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho) by Chinese School (20th century)

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: 'The hearts of Yenan girls turn towards Chairman Mao', propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural

"The hearts of Yenan girls turn towards Chairman Mao", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural
RDA78541 "The hearts of Yenan girls turn towards Chairman Mao", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: Woman pig breeder (or pig husbandperson), propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution

Woman pig breeder (or pig husbandperson), propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution (colour litho)
RDA78531 Woman pig breeder (or pig husbandperson), propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution (colour litho) by Chinese School (20th century) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: 'Bursting with joy', propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho)

"Bursting with joy", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho)
RDA78552 "Bursting with joy", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho) by Chinese School (20th century) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: 'Earth filled with Spring', propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution

"Earth filled with Spring", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho)
RDA78557 "Earth filled with Spring", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho) by Chinese School (20th century) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: 'Ten thousand products grow, thanks to the sun', propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural

"Ten thousand products grow, thanks to the sun", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution
RDA78555 "Ten thousand products grow, thanks to the sun", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: 'Inheriting fighting literature, I shall fight to the end', propaganda poster from the Chinese

"Inheriting fighting literature, I shall fight to the end", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural
RDA78547 "Inheriting fighting literature, I shall fight to the end", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: 'Reporting our harvest to Chairman Mao', propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution

"Reporting our harvest to Chairman Mao", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution
RDA78564 "Reporting our harvest to Chairman Mao", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho) by Chinese School (20th century)

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: 'Women hold up half of heaven, and, cutting through rivers and mountains, change to a new attitude'

"Women hold up half of heaven, and, cutting through rivers and mountains, change to a new attitude"
RDA78548 "Women hold up half of heaven, and, cutting through rivers and mountains, change to a new attitude", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution

Background imageCultural Revolution 1966 76 Collection: 'Glorious leader, righteous people', propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution

"Glorious leader, righteous people", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution
RDA78528 "Glorious leader, righteous people", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho) by Chinese School (20th century) ; Private Collection; (add.info)



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The Cultural Revolution of 1966-1976 was a tumultuous period in Chinese history that aimed to transform the country into a socialist society. Propaganda played a crucial role in shaping public opinion and rallying support for the revolution. One iconic image from this era is a vibrant propaganda poster depicting women weaving cloth for the people. This artwork symbolizes the collective effort and dedication of individuals towards serving their nation. Another poster showcases Mao Zedong, hailed as the glorious leader with limitless capacity, emphasizing his central role in driving forward the cause of revolution. The force at the core leading this cause was none other than the Chinese Communist Party, as depicted in another lithograph from 1967. It highlights their pivotal role in guiding China towards its revolutionary goals. Amidst dangerous peaks, yet boasting limitless beautiful scenery, another propaganda poster captures both nature's grandeur and China's determination to overcome any obstacles on its path to progress. Acting revolutionary plays also became an integral part of promoting revolutionary ideals within families during this time. A colorful poster portrays how participating in these plays strengthens familial bonds while instilling revolutionary values among generations. Transportation industry advancements were celebrated through yet another vividly colored propaganda poster showcasing new helpers emerging onto the scene. These images served to inspire pride and optimism about China's future development. Promoting patriotism and sacrifice for one's homeland, a captivating artwork titled "A Glorious Future" depicts citizens venturing into areas needed by their fatherland – reinforcing devotion towards building a prosperous nation. Transmitting traditions across generations was vital during this period; hence, one lithograph shows how revolutionaries passed down their knowledge and commitment from one era to another – ensuring continuity amidst societal transformation. In agriculture too, posters encouraged perseverance and innovation like using machines for transplanting seedlings effectively – reflecting efforts made to modernize farming practices for increased productivity during spring ploughing seasons.