Cultural Revolution: State Graphics in China in the 1960s and 1970s (II)
(from 11th Jul until 20th Nov 2011)Explore the bold and colourful imagery found on posters and other items from this revolutionary period.
Preparing for the enemy
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Description
The slogan on this poster reads ‘Wait in Preparation for the Enemy, Annihilate All Intruders!’, referring to the outbreak of a Sino-Soviet border conflict in March 1969 commonly known as the Zhenbao Island incident. At this time, the whole country was called out by Mao Zedong to prepare for war, in particular nuclear attack from U.S.S.R.. In December 1972, Mao claimed that all people and institutions should ‘deeply dig caves, extensively store rice, and never seek hegemony’.
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Details
- Associated place
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Asia › China › Shanghai province (place of creation)Asia › China › Shanghai province (place of publication)
- Date
- January 1972
- Artist/maker
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Lihua Paper Mill (established 1951) (designer)Shanghai Shipyard (established 1862) (designer)
- Associated people
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Shanghai People's Publishing House (established 1951) (publisher)
- Material and technique
- lithograph
- Dimensions
- 54.3 x 76.3 cm (height x width)
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- Technique index
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- No. of items
- 1
- Credit line
- Purchased, 2006.
- Accession no.
- EA2006.247
Past Exhibition
see (1)-
Cultural Revolution: State Graphics in China in the 1960s and 1970s (II)
(from 11th Jul until 20th Nov 2011)
Location
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- currently in research collection
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