Remodeling a City: Haussmann’s Makeover of Paris, 1855-1870

 Remodeling a City: Haussmann’s Makeover of Paris, 1855-1870

Thursday February 8, 2024 11:45 am to 1:00 pm

WE'RE MEETING AT MUNY!
Lions Municipal Golf Course
2901 Enfield Road, Austin TX 78703

Karen Pope

An illustrated account of Haussmann’s transformation of Paris will include maps, contemporary photographs, and paintings inspired by the the rapid emergence of the new Paris. Our spotlight will be trained on Gustave Caillebotte, who produced some of Impressionism’s handsomest paintings. Caillebotte made the new Paris his subject, producing memorable images of people-watchers on balconies and strollers in the new streets.

About our speaker:

Karen Pope, PhD in the history of art, specializes in the art of 19th-century Europe and America. After almost 20 years on the Baylor faculty, she now shares her love of art history with adults close to home. Her goal is to expand her companions’ understanding of art history, regardless of their backgrounds.