Second sky diver by Gerald Laing

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Title: Second sky diver
Artist: Gerald Laing (1936–2011)
Artist born in: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Movement: Pop Art

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Is there a factsheet about "Second sky diver" by Gerald Laing for students?

The Guide page of "Second sky diver" by Gerald Laing offers a printable two-sheet factsheet: the artwork with its identity table, a decade band placing it in the artist's lifetime, other works by the artist, the measured color palette, and ready-to-copy citations in four styles.

Is "Second sky diver" by Gerald Laing in the public domain, and why?

The copyright status of "Second sky diver" - still protected by copyright - follows from the artist's death in 2011.

Is there a slideshow for "Second sky diver" by Gerald Laing?

A slideshow is available: the Diaporama page of "Second sky diver" by Gerald Laing.

How do contrast and harmony combine in "Second sky diver"?

The color analysis of "Second sky diver" by Gerald Laing records a gentle contrast and a balanced harmony harmony.

Is "Second sky diver" by Gerald Laing a portrait, landscape or square composition?

"Second sky diver" by Gerald Laing has a portrait format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.

Is Gerald Laing, creator of "Second sky diver", known under other names?

Gerald Laing is also known as Gerald Ogilvey Laing, Gerard Ogilvie-Lang, Gerald Ogilvie-Laing, جيرالد لاينغ, ジェラルド・ライング.

In which movement and which era is "Second sky diver" by Gerald Laing placed?

In "Second sky diver" by Gerald Laing, the Pop Art movement meets the Modern era.

Which artistic current is "Second sky diver" by Gerald Laing part of?

The movement associated with "Second sky diver" by Gerald Laing is Pop Art. This classification situates the work among related artists and artworks.

What color leads the composition of "Second sky diver" by Gerald Laing?

The dominant color of "Second sky diver" by Gerald Laing is orange (#f8a41d).

About the artist, Gerald Laing

1936–2011, United Kingdom

Gerald Laing

Gerald Ogilvie-Laing (1936–2011): Pioneer of British Surrealism Gerald Laing, born February 11th, 1936, remains a singular figure in the landscape of British art history. Though initially trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and Saint Martin’s School of Art, Laing swiftly rejected academic conventions, forging his own path toward a distinctive artistic style characterized by unsettling juxtapositions and vibrant color palettes—a hallmark of what would become known as Surrealist Pop Art. Early Influences: Laing's formative years were marked by exposure to Dadaism and Surrealism, particularly the work of René Magritte and Max Ernst. These artists instilled in him a fascination with dreamlike imagery and challenging perceptions of reality.

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