Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Foreign Policy

Mao and The Arts

During the Cultural Revolution in particular, censorship was very widespread. All forms of artistic expression had to follow the party's vision. More significant than this was the commissioning of politicized art in propaganda. These pieces featured Mao as the focal point. Thousands of images, poems and songs were composed for Mao as the "Chairman Mao is the red sun in our hearts". 

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