Catalogue published to accompany the exhibition 'The Art of Influence: Asian Propaganda' at the British Museum from May to September 2013. This publication complements the exhibition but does not correspond to it directly. The catalogue has images of more objects than the exhibition can accommodate, and some objects are categorised differently.

'Drawing on the British Museum’s wide-ranging collection, this thought-provoking catalogue provides a contextual survey of political art across Asia, covering the period from approximately 1900 to 1976, ending with Cultural Revolution and Mao’s death and the end of the Vietnam War.

Over 100 works of art from China, Japan, Vietnam, Korea, India and other countries are featured, including posters, prints, cartoons, calligraphy, ceramics, papercuts, textiles, panels, badges, coins and medals.

Through these powerful images, designed to move hearts and minds, the author explores the themes of propaganda in daily life, heroes and villains, the use of the past, symbolism, dissent and revolutionary inspirations.' - from museum's website

Includes a chronology of major political events from 1894 to 1976. With bibliography.