Calligraphy by Political Leaders

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The calligraphy below is by leading political figures of Mao's generation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calligraphy by Zhu De from 1963, urging  "learning from Lei Feng"                     source

 

What do you think of these four samples of calligraphy?  Do you recognize any features of earlier calligraphic styles?

Calligraphy by Lin Biao from 1961 source
Calligraphy by Chairman Hua, "Learn from Comrade Lei Feng and carry through to the end the proletarian revolutionary cause pioneered by Chairman Mao."          source
Calligraphy by Premier Zhou Enlai of Mao's words, "Chairman Mao has taught the Chinese people," from 1975              source 
 

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