Patrick Bade
South German Baroque
Summary
Exploring the late Baroque, Gothic, and Rococo styles in Germany and Central Europe, highlighting the cultural flourishing and architectural achievements of the period, including the Karlskirche in Vienna and several monasteries.
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.
I think it was the poor exploited peasants. It always astonishes me. When you go into a village like Steinhausen, which was so poor. How they, you know, that they were willing to put so much money. I suppose again, it’s exploitation, but I think it’s more, it’s not colonies in this case, it’s more local exploitation.
Yeah, envy. I don’t know, I don’t think envy’s the right word. I think they’re intended to inspire joy as well. They’re very, very joyous buildings.