This first book on the activities of the art dealer and entrepreneur Siegfried Bing (1838-1905) revealed the ways in which he was a pivotal force on the art scene. Bing's training as a master craftsman helped in the ways in which he supported designers and craftsmen at the end of the century. His interest in promoting Japanese art, through sale of objects and the establishment of his own magazine - Le Japon Artistique - led to Japanese art being seen as a basic ingredient for design reform. From his gallery and workshops, Bing helped initiate a worldwide movement that was well known but often overlooked his contributions as the main patron and promoter from 1895-1905 of this new aesthetic.

Art Nouveau Bing: Paris Style 1900, Harry N. Abrams & SITES