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百年中國

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In the center of the poster, from left to right, are portraits of Sun Yat-sen, Mao Zedong, and Deng Xiaoping in military uniforms. The Chinese flag and national emblem are displayed at the top center of the poster. The background on the left of the poster depicts China's advancements in various fields, including industry, technology, military strength, sports, and arts and culture. It includes imagery of rockets, factories, athletes, and cultural performances. The right side of the poster showcases urban landscapes with modern architecture. The imagery includes people from various ethnic groups and professions engaging in cooperative and celebratory activities, emphasizing unity and diversity. The music and lyrics of national anthem of the People's Republic of China "义勇军进行曲" (March of the Volunteers), composed by Nie Er (田汉) and written by Tian Han (田汉), are printed at the bottom of the poster.The bottom strip depicts a historical revolutionary scene, likely referencing the struggles that led to the establishment of the People's Republic of China.

Format 1 poster ; color ; 58 x 119 cm
Publisher 嶺南美術出版社
Year 1999
Language Chinese
HKBU Library collection Propaganda Art Collection
Work type Poster
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Copyright status Copyrighted CC BY-NC 4.0

Cite this image as: "百年中國", in Hong Kong Baptist University Library Art Collections, accessed 19/12/2525, https://bcc.lib.hkbu.edu.hk/artcollection/k27-335.

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