Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig

Coordinates: 51°20′00″N 12°22′04″E / 51.3334°N 12.3678°E / 51.3334; 12.3678
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Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig
Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig
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Other nameLeipzig College of Graphics and Book Art,
Academy of Visual Arts Leipzig,
Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig,
University of Graphics and Book Art Leipzig
Established1764
Websitehttp://www.hgb-leipzig.de/

The Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst (HGB) or Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig is one of the oldest art schools in Germany, dating back to 1764.[1] The school has four colleges specializing in fine arts, graphic design, photography and new media art.[2]

It is the home of two notable modern art movements, the so-called Leipzig School and New Leipzig School.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Verborgenes Leipzig: Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst" [Hidden Leipzig: College of Graphics and Book Art]. Leipzig.travel/blog (in German). 2019-06-10. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  2. ^ HGB Leipzig: article on the school's history

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