# National Identity

Steel, Stone, and Statehood: The Aesthetic of Continuity in China’s ‘Red’ Monuments

This report analyzes the significance of 'Red' sculptures in China, focusing on how grand-scale public art is used to curate a narrative of revolutionary continuity and political legitimacy. By examining monuments in Jinggangshan and Beijing, it illustrates the state's strategy of using aesthetics to reinforce ideological loyalty and combat historical skepticism.