Patrick Bade
Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Summary
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris presents brilliant blockbuster exhibitions on the history of design and fashion. It also possesses a comprehensive collection of French decorative arts from the Renaissance to the present day. This talk will concentrate on the period between 1815 and 1930, showcasing Historicism, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco.
Patrick Bade
Patrick Bade is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. He studied at UCL and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was a senior lecturer at Christie’s Education for many years and has worked for the Art Fund, Royal Opera House, National Gallery, and V&A. He has published on 19th- and early 20th-century paintings and historical vocal recordings. His latest book is Music Wars: 1937–1945.