Karl Hugo Schmölz: A Pioneer of German Architectural Photography Karl Hugo Schmölz (1910-1986) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of German photography, recognized primarily for his masterful documentation of architectural spaces and industrial landscapes during the formative years of Neue Sachlichkeit—New Objectivity. Born in Cologne, Germany, Schmölz’s artistic journey began under the tutelage of his father, Hugo Schmölz, a r…