Great leap forward propaganda (2 risultati)

Collection of four colour-printed Nianhua posters, three of the central images onlaid within a stiff red paper border with a thin cream paper frame (worn and discoloured), and at the top of each, a fine aqua paper border, one without a red border; the sheets a little creased, one of the images with a visible tide-mark, minor edge tears (not affecting the images) strengthened neatly on the verso with washi, three approx. 93 x 51.5cms (sheet size), one slightly smaller 58 x 43.5cm, in good condition. Four Nianhua posters, at least one dating from the Great Leap Forward. In this example, a sister braids her hair whilst minding her crawling toddler brother "Sweet Heart". On the wall a poster depicts the industrialisation of agriculture "Agriculture is the foundation of the national economy and grain is the foundation" [caption]. Two others feature traditional narrative tales, and one other features a pair of chubby toddlers holding a tray of peaches and flowers, symbols of longevity and abundance.…

Collection of five colour-printed Nianhua posters, each of the central images onlaid within a stiff red paper border with a thin cream paper frame (worn and discoloured), and at the top of each, a fine aqua paper border; the sheets a little creased, two images with a visible tide-mark, minor edge tears (not affecting the images) strengthened neatly on the verso with washi, one with an early paper repair to the top margin, all approx. 93 x 51.5cms (sheet size), in good condition. Five examples of "new" Nianhua posters dating from the Great Leap Forward, all featuring babies and children, symbolizing happiness, prosperity, and the promise of a thriving future. In one, a sister braids her hair whilst minding her crawling toddler brother "Sweet Heart". On the wall a poster proclaiming the industrialisation of agriculture "Agriculture is the foundation of the national economy and grain is the foundation" [caption]; in another, five toddlers dance in a circle their flags and lanterns captioned "The Great Leap Forward" and "Long Live Mao". Ephemeral examples of folk art and the use to which it was put for political purpose.…