Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig
| Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig (Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig) | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Germany | |
| Coordinates | 51°20′00″N 12°22′04″E / 51.3334°N 12.3678°E |
| Information | |
| 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 |
| Type | Art school; public school |
| Established | 1764 |
| Founder | Prince Francis Xavier of Saxony |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Website | hgb-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.
The academy has four colleges specializing in fine arts, graphic design, photography and new media art with around 500 students.
It is the home of two notable modern-art movements, the so-called Leipzig School and New Leipzig School.