Cover of Pedagogical Sketchbook: Introduction by Sibyl Moholy-Nagy

Pedagogical Sketchbook: Introduction by Sibyl Moholy-Nagy

'One of the most famous of modern art documents - a poetic primer, prepared by the artist for his Bauhaus pupils, which has deeply affected modern thinking about art . . . This little handbook leads us into the mysterious world where science and imagination fuse.' Observer

Audience
adult
Length
short · 64 pages

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