Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
China, artistic media, propaganda, politics, Cai Guogiang
College
Humanities
Department
Asian and Near Eastern Languages
Abstract
Though some argue the shadow of Mao may be fading in the light of capitalistic reforms, media and the arts in contemporary China are often mobilized to achieve political goals. Today it can be argued that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is pursuing an agenda of thought work and propaganda more aggressively, more comprehensively and on a larger scale than any other world power, but instead of employing the heavyhanded policies of the past, the CCP has succeeded in encouraging selfcensorship on a large scale by controlling the means of artistic production.
Recommended Citation
Larsen, Sterling and Riep, Dr. Steven
(2013)
"Painting Between the Lines: Artistic Intent and Thought Work in China,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 649.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/649