Remembering the Bitter, Thinking About the Sweet忆苦思甜 

This Chinese propaganda poster, exemplifies socialist realism with traditional Chinese artistic influences. Featuring a "忆苦思甜" ("Remember the Bitterness, Think of the Sweetness") theme, it depicts villagers listening to an elder recount past hardships, reinforcing gratitude for Communist leadership. The centralized portrait of Mao Zedong, handwritten banners, and naturalistic yet structured composition reflect ideological messaging through visual storytelling. Produced using offset lithography, the poster merges traditional ink painting aesthetics with modern propaganda techniques, making it a key example of graphic design serving political indoctrination.