Bibliograph

Communist posters, edited by Mary Ginsberg

Type

Label

Communist posters, edited by Mary Ginsberg

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 368-394) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Communist posters

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

952368767

Responsibility statement

edited by Mary Ginsberg

Summary

One of the common features of communist regimes is the use of art for revolutionary means. Posters in particular have served as beacons of propaganda--vehicles of coercion, instruction, censure and debate--in every communist nation. They have promoted the authority of state and revolution, but have also been used as an effective means of protest. By their nature, posters are ephemeral, tied to time and place, but many have had far-reaching, long-lasting impact. They are imbued with both artistic integrity and personal conviction--Bolshevik posters, for example, are among the most vibrant, passionate graphics in art history. This is the first truly global survey of the history and variety of communist poster art. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field, and examines a different region of the world: Russia, China, Mongolia, Eastern Europe, North Korea, Vietnam and Cuba. This beautifully illustrated, comprehensive survey examines the broad range of political and visual cultures of communist posters, and will appeal to a wide audience interested in art, history and politics

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Russia/Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, 1917-91 -- Mongolian People's Republic, 1924-92 -- Eastern Europe, 1945-91 -- People's Republic of China, 1949- -- Democratic People's Republic of Korea, 1948- -- Socialist Republic of Vietnam, 1945- -- Republic of Cuba, 1959-

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