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Collection of Five Chinese Posters from the Cultural Revolution

Offered by: Tishu

Description
Five posters from Chinese cultural revolution era circa 1970s. Four depicts scenes from modern revolutionary opera, two with music scores and lyrics. Two from "the Story of Red Lanten", one from "The Red Female Army" and one from "Sha Family Village". Some with publication date and origin. These are from a New England Collection purchased directly in Beijing in the 80s. They are in a simple black poster frame. These stylized posters served as a wide range of propaganda during the cultural revolution in China.
For history and background as well as many similar posters, see" Chinese Posters: Art from the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution" by Lincoln Cushing and Ann Tompkins.
The size of the posters is 21" x 30". The measurement of the vertical frames is 24" W x 30" H; the horizontal frames 24" H x36" W.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	paper
Condition:	Fair. Some with minor losses on the edge as shown. General wear such as folding mark, spotting, stable tears are expected in posters of that age.
Creation Date:	1970s
Styles / Movements:	Other , Color, Asian Art
Incollect Reference #:	320377

Dimensions

W.	36 in;	H.	24 in;	D.	0.2 in;
W.	91.44 cm;	H.	60.96 cm;	D.	0.51 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.