Source 6 Anon. (1968) Mao Zedong is the Red Sun In Our Hearts (Propaganda Poster)
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Title
Source 6 Anon. (1968) Mao Zedong is the Red Sun In Our Hearts (Propaganda Poster)
Subject
Mao's Cult of Personality
Description
This Chinese propaganda poster represents the peak of the Mao cult during the Cultural Revolution. The symbolism is crystal clear: red represents communist thoughts whilst Mao is envisioned as the movement's guiding light, attaining an almost god-like status.
Creator
Anon.
Source
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Publisher
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-01/mao-era-propaganda-poster-1/10838112
Collection
Citation
Anon., “Source 6 Anon. (1968) Mao Zedong is the Red Sun In Our Hearts (Propaganda Poster),” Chinese History for Teachers, accessed April 19, 2024, https://chinesehistoryforteachers.omeka.net/items/show/104.