Poster Print : Communist China - communal exercise session
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Communist China - communal exercise session
Communal exercise session for timberyard workers during the Cultural Revolution era in Communist China.
circa 1970
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Media ID 14396212
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1970 Booklet Communal Communism Communist Cultural Equal Equality Exercise Exercising Ideology Manual Peoples Physical Propaganda Revolution Session Timber Yard Timberyard
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our striking Communist China Poster Print from the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection. This captivating image transports you to the Cultural Revolution era, showcasing a communal exercise session in full swing. The determination and unity of the timberyard workers are palpable in this powerful photograph. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this unique and thought-provoking poster print. Order now and add a touch of nostalgia and intrigue to any space.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 44.4cm x 42cm (17.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Communal Exercise Session for Timberyard Workers during the Cultural Revolution Era in Communist China, circa 1970s: A snapshot of State-led Ideology in Action This evocative black and blue photograph captures a communal exercise session for timberyard workers in Communist China during the Cultural Revolution era, circa 1970s. The image, part of the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the daily life of the Chinese people during this tumultuous period of Chinese history. The scene unfolds in an open-air setting, with the workers gathered in a timberyard, surrounded by stacks of wood. Their uniform attire and focused expressions reflect the egalitarian ideology of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which emphasized the importance of collective action and unity. The workers, both men and women, are engaged in physical exercises, their bodies moving in unison, demonstrating their commitment to maintaining their health and strength. Propaganda posters and booklets, emblazoned with slogans and revolutionary imagery, can be seen in the background, underscoring the pervasive influence of the CCP's ideology on every aspect of daily life. The communal exercise session was not only a means of promoting physical health but also served as a powerful symbol of the collective spirit that defined the Cultural Revolution era. The photograph offers a poignant reminder of the era's unique blend of state control and grassroots activism, as the Chinese people embraced the call to build a new society based on equality and collective action. This image stands as a testament to the enduring power of ideology in shaping the lives of individuals and communities, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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