Early Life, Family and Training Alan Green was born in London on December 22, 1932. His early years were shaped by a focus on the mechanics of visual communication. From 1949 to 1953, he studied illustration and graphic design at the Beckenham School of Art. This period provided the technical foundation for his later work as a painter and printmaker. Between his studies and his time at the Royal College of Art, he served as a cartographer during his military service in Korea and Japan. The years following his service saw him returning to formal training. He continued his studies at the Roya…