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Ding Zhuang and Yao Zhongyu 1974, Shanghai
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| A camouflaged woman's artillery squad drills with mortars. Their faces
show the intensity and discipline of soldiers ready to fight for their
nation. The squad's portrayal emphasizes exactitude and details, such
as measuring distances and recording test data. China's progress and
technological advances are symbolized by the women's weapons and the
powerlines crossing the countryside. Posters such as this one exemplified
Mao's saying "Women hold up half the sky" and urged women to actively
participate in the revolution. |
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