Approx. 20x 29 inches,circa 1970. woodcuts,  red tones background. This poster, based on the Learn Agriculture From Dazhai campaign. The background represents the Great Leap Forward and the People’s Commune established in 1958. Mao used the Learn from Dazhai campaignto promote the practice of self-sacrifice and political activism. Dazhai is a village in Northwest China that grew in importance after the introduction of the Cultural Revolution, although later fallingl out of favor with the Party. The Cultural Revolution which took place between circa 1966 and 1976 was a social/ political movement. Mao Tse Tung, then Chairman of the ruling Communist Party started this movement to reinforce strict  communist dogma. Capitalism and traditional Chinese culture were to be obliterated. Big-character posters were used to denounce people as opponents of the Revolution. Red Guards (pupils and students who swear loyalty to Mao and his Little Red Book) destroy anything that is branded old and eliminate people considered rightists. The posters also were part of the campaign to respond to particular issues as they arose locally or nationally. The Cultural Revolution plunges China  into turmoil and internal strife; the country is in chaos, but the posters only show enthusiasm. Nice condition.

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nice collectible condition