Lecture
Patrick Bade
Paris Under the Occupation
Summary
Occupied Paris during World War II and how French civilians faced hardships and moral dilemmas under the constant barrage of both Allied and German bombings. Also discussed are various aspects of cultural and artistic life in France during World War II, especially how the German occupation influenced the arts.
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.