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Halfsheet vintage
Chinese propaganda poster from June 1962, titled "Army-civilian joint defense consolidates the borders" Jun Min Lianfang, Gonggu Bianjiang).
Analysis of the poster:

Subject and Message: The poster features a vigilant, determined-looking militiaman (people's militia member) holding a rifle with a fixed bayonet and wearing a straw hat. The Chinese characters and Pinyin at the bottom translate to "Military and civilian joint defense, consolidate the border area". The image was created as part of a four-part "battle preparedness education" series aimed at promoting civil defense and the idea that the entire populace should be involved in national defense alongside the People's Liberation Army (PLA).
Art Style and Context: The style is typical of Chinese propaganda art from the 1960s, featuring bold colors and dynamic, heroic imagery designed to inspire patriotism and vigilance. The focus on military preparedness and border defense reflects the political and military climate of China in the early 1960s.
Designer and Publisher: The poster was designed by Wu Min and published by Jiefangjun huabaoshe , which translates to the PLA Pictorial Publishing House.
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