Kunstgewerbe- und Handwerkerschule Magdeburg
Kunstgewerbe- und Handwerkerschule Magdeburg, Art and craft school in Magdeburg, Germany.
The Kunstgewerbe- und Handwerkerschule Magdeburg is an educational building that housed art and craft instruction throughout its existence. The structure features ornamental facades and architectural details reflecting principles of German design from different periods.
The school started in 1793 as a drawing academy and grew into a center for art and craft education within a few years. Major shifts in teaching methods came in the 1920s when new approaches were introduced.
The school became a training ground for artists and craftspeople whose work shaped design across many fields. Today the building stands as a reminder of how skilled trades and artistic practice were valued and nurtured.
The building is located on Brandenburger Straße in the city and continues operating as an educational facility. Access to the interior depends on school schedules and special events, so planning ahead is helpful.
A graduate of the school became known for photography documenting urban destruction, work that later appeared in exhibitions across multiple countries. The school thus produced artists whose vision extended beyond craft into social documentation.
Location: Magdeburg
GPS coordinates: 52.13240,11.62990
Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:07
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