Patrick Bade
Introduction to the Ancien Régime: 1715–1789
Summary
A discussion of the 18th-century period known as the Ancien Régime, characterized by luxury and elegance, with a focus on the influence of powerful women like Madame de Pompadour and Catherine the Great, the impact of the Enlightenment and the cultural shifts, artistic expressions, and intellectual pursuits of the era.
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.