Mr Bing and L’Art Nouveau

Synopsis

A documentary examining the influential career of art patron, dealer and critic Siegfried Bing. Considered the father of the late 19th century art nouveau movement, Bing helped shape a new visual sensibility by exhibiting the works of artists such as Münch and Toulouse-Lautrec, promoting decorative arts and talented unknowns and exposing Europe to the beauty and refinement of Asian art. The DVD also includes a slide show gallery.

Language

English

Country

France

Year of release

2005

Year of production

2004

Subjects

Art

Keywords

Art Nouveau; art Asian; Bing, Siegried

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£14.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

55 minutes

Year

2005

Distributor

Name

Quantum Leap

Notes

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