Maoist art
Chinese old civilization is one of the richest ones in
terms of art: paintings, calligraphy, music, opera, poetry and sculpture
are famous all around the world and an entire life is not enough to enjoy
it.
The Twentieth century was one of the most unstable period
in Chinese history, and the transition towards modernism had heavy consequences
over Chinese art. However, Chinese traditional art did not disappear during
this period. It has just been adapted to modern times and political ideology.
After the establishment of the Peoples Republic of China in 1949, communist
politicians controled the whole art production and artists. During three
decades, everything had to suggest the magnificence of Communist China
and its most famous leader, Mao Zedong, who was said to be a fine poet
and calligrapher as well.
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