| Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig | |
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Germany | |
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| Other name | Leipzig College of Graphics and Book Art, Academy of Visual Arts Leipzig, Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig, University of Graphics and Book Art Leipzig |
| Established | 1764 |
| Website | http://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
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ HGB Leipzig: article on the school's history
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