Tuesday, 7/31, afternoon session - Clay Dube, USC

[Akunna Uka]

1. I see a strong example of urban infrastructure. Many, many Chinese people are walking toward something confidently and covered in a protective cloth of red.  The solider has a gun and many people have a small red book to lead them. 

2. The message is that the Chinese are healthy in spirit and economically. They are marching towards the future.  The size of the red book is realistic although placed prominently throughout the image.

3. The color red is prominent. People have smiling faces.

4. I guess that the image is from the 1950s or earlier because the poster style does not seem antiquated but there are not signs of being in the information age (modern outfits, mobile technology, etc). 

[Akunna Uka]

1. I see young people running in the winter time. The area seems to have mountains in the backdrop.
2. The Chinese are productive and in charge of their destiny. They are also not alone and are surrounded by many people with similar goals.
3. The characters are all active and in motion. Girls are prominate in the poster. 
4. Based on the sweaters, I think the image is from the 1970 or 1980s.

[Akunna Uka]

1. I see a pale (wealthy?) family looking outwards. Flowers and the red star are prominent in the poster. 
2. Good Chinese people are happy and looking outwards with hope. The Chinese government offers hope to family members and the respect of soldiers. 
3. The family is very important. The ideal family is wealthy, has two kids, and has a man who serves the government directly. 
4. This poster is from before the 1 Child Policy. Pre 1970s?

[Mayra Brady]

To me, this poster depicts patriotism in a family. The family in the poster seem to be proud to have their family serve in the military. The star and the color red in girl's clothing and the red roses representing the dedication to the government. I think the people in the background support the family and the soldier going to war and defending the average citizens in the country.

[Carissa Sadlier]

It is challenging to look at many of these and not be able to read the language and yet so wonderful to be able to look at these and try to gain clues from the images. In the upper part of the image, it looks like the man sitting down is ill. In the lower it looks like he is coming to the government to get help for his issue, along with many other citizens, and will receive it. What isn't clear to me is the gun, knife and note. Perhaps in the upper photo he knows of someone that has done something against the Republic and is torn whether to turn them in or not and below he is confessing? 

 

[Carissa Sadlier]

This poster shows vignettes of a mother with her one child. Taking her to the museum, exercising, dancing etc...The woman in the front is holding a bottle of pills and maybe a prescription. She also has an apron on and a hair net. She doesn't seem to be working with food, maybe in a doctors office or hospital. The pills could be vitamins for pregnancy or birth control pill to help parent only have one child. 

[Akunna Uka]

I was thinking it might be a political delegation because the gentleman taking the photograph is in a suit. I wonder if they happened upon the tractor or if it was a purposeful part of the tour. 

[Akunna Uka]

1. I see a tall building that is taller than trees. A bright star is at the top of the building. Several flags surround the building. There is a saying on a gold block that is framed by a gold plant. The words are in two languages. 
2.  It is time for the communist countries to shine. The Soviet and Chinese flags feature prominently with other flags behind it. 
3.Red is the feature color. The star is shinigng brightly against a tan backdrop. 
4. 1950

[Akunna Uka]

Ahh I see. Then maybe the images in the background are some of the possibilities for the women's life is she has fewer kids and can be more productive for the country. 

 

The Mao in the corner seems to approve.

[Akunna Uka]

1. The larger scene may have happened before the smaller scene. In the larger scene, an older man is seeking something from a government figure of authority. There are two weaponso on the desk and a document. There is also a blue pamplet. Several men are watching the scence from afar. One man is holding his hat to his chest. In the smaller scene, the man is surrounded by  men and a woman holding a child. 
2. The men seem to be nervous for the man speaking to the authority figure. Perhaps he is turning in the weapons and documents. 
3. The colors are muted. All of the colors used are cool colors except the little girl's pink jacket and the muted tan walls in both scenes. 
4. Pre 1930s because of the muted colors used.

[Akunna Uka]

I agree with Zoey as well. I was wondering if the men were soldiers or civilians. They don't seem to be wearing uniforms. 

[Akunna Uka]

Thanks for sharing that doc, Kim. 

[Anthony Pollard]

Ok, awesome, it seems these people have come across a bridge. Tenets are written on the bridge. The people are content to be a part of this study and commitment. There are a lot of people; at the bottom right corner, one can see the multitude of people.

[Anthony Pollard]

It just so happens to be this response will be influence by what I saw during Professor Rosen lecture. He showed us a clip form Wolf Warrior II. During the clip, it showed the cooperation of Chinese people and people of other races. So, in this poster, there is cooperation with other kinds of people. It looks as if they received a tractor (there are several lined up on the right side of the picture.)

[Anthony Pollard]

Whoa! That's a bright star on that building. Looks to be the foundation where all these countries meet. Unfortunately, the American flag is not pictured there.

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