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How Yan'an's woodcuts became weapons of war

CGTN

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Bold, stark, and powerful – Yan'an's woodcut prints did more than just showcase art. In an era of widespread illiteracy, these black-and-white images spread hope. They called for resistance, and united people during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Each cut in the wood carried a message, and each print was a rallying cry.

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