Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig

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]

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/

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

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  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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