The artistic counter poles of the Cultural Revolution are to be analysed with the aim of showing how art was created and used, as a propaganda stunt, or treated with hostility in favour of the Cultural Revolution in China.
Thus, the author of this term paper starts to introduce the subject with the presentation of the chronological sequence of the cultural revolution. The main focus, however, lies on research questions such as: Who were the influential artists or artist groups of the Cultural Revolution? How did their works of art influence Chinese politics and the population during the Cultural Revolution? Which artist or groups of artists supported the Cultural Revolution and who was against it? How were artistic supporters and opponents of the Cultural Revolution treated?
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Historical background
- The Great Leap Forward
- The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution
- Artistic counter poles of the Cultural Revolution
- Artworks by Artists or artist groups in favour of the Cultural Revolution
- Impacts on art and artists that did not conform to revolutionary ideas
- Artworks or artists against the Cultural Revolution
- Scar art
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper aims to analyse the artistic counter poles of the Cultural Revolution in China, exploring how art was created and used in support of, or against, the revolution. It examines the influence of artists and artist groups on Chinese politics and the population during this period. The analysis focuses on the following research questions: who were the influential artists and groups, how did their works influence politics and the public, and what were the fates of those who supported or opposed the Cultural Revolution?
- The role of art as a propaganda tool during the Cultural Revolution
- The impact of the Cultural Revolution on Chinese art and artists
- The differing artistic expressions of support for and opposition to the Cultural Revolution
- The treatment of pro- and anti-Cultural Revolution artists and their work
- The analysis of artistic elements, including symbolism, settings, and figures, to understand the artist's intentions and their engagement with the Cultural Revolution
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of the Cultural Revolution, its historical significance, and the research questions guiding this study. The research methodology, which includes a qualitative analysis of literature and artwork, is also introduced.
- Historical Background: This chapter presents a chronological sequence of events leading up to the Cultural Revolution, focusing on the Great Leap Forward and its impact on Chinese society. The chapter explores the motivations behind the Cultural Revolution and its impact on the Chinese people.
- The Great Leap Forward: This chapter delves into the policies of the Great Leap Forward, examining its goals, consequences, and impact on the lives of Chinese farmers. The chapter analyzes the economic and social changes brought about by the Great Leap Forward, including the establishment of people's communes and the suppression of individual freedoms.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and focus topics of this study include the Cultural Revolution, Chinese art, propaganda, artistic counter poles, Scar art, artists and artist groups, Chinese politics, and the Great Leap Forward.
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- Andrea Roth (Autor:in), 2017, Artistic Counter Poles of the Cultural Revolution. How was Art created and used in favour of or against the Cultural Revolution in China?, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/378580
