Art School (1990) by Peter Doig

Art School - Peter Doig - 1990

Artwork Information

TitleArt School
ArtistPeter Doig
Date1990
Art MovementMagic Realism

About Art School

The artwork “Art School,” created by Peter Doig in 1990, is a notable example of the Magic Realism art movement. This landscape genre piece demonstrates the unique blending of realistic and fantastical elements characteristic of Magic Realism.

The artwork portrays a snowy landscape with a vividly detailed tree at its center, where what appear to be small, elfin figures peek out from the snow-covered bark. In the background, the scene expands to include various elements of a winter forest, with a person dressed in outdoor attire visible to the left side of the piece. The foreground features a bright yellow ruler, creating a striking contrast with the rich, darker tones of the tree and the subtle blues and greens of the background. The juxtaposition of these elements evokes a sense of surrealism, blending the familiar with the extraordinary in a visually compelling manner.

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