Mao Zedong and Calligraphy

Author: Deng Liqun
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The artistic achievements of Mao Zedong's calligraphy stem from both his inheritance of the calligraphy art of predecessors and his erudition, intelligence, and courage to create beyond conventional teachings. As a great proletarian revolutionary, Mao Zedong's rich life experiences, profound knowledge, broad-mindedness, and heroic demeanor have established monumental contributions in politics, military, theory, and culture. In his calligraphy practice, he also embodies his unique revolutionary experiences, deep cultural heritage, and innovative spirit of the era, which are unparalleled for ordinary calligraphy artists.