What is an artist Salon?

Salon – an Artful Conversation is a monthly meeting of artists, writers, and arts professionals. We come together to bond, network, and get out of our heads for a little while. It is a conversation, a support group, and sometimes a counseling session.

What is the Salon art history?

The Salon was the official art exhibition of the French Academy of Fine Arts (Academie des Beaux-Arts) in Paris. First held in 1667, its name stems from its location at the Salon Carre in the Louvre. For almost 150 years (c. 1740-1890), the Salon was the most prestigious annual or biannual art event in the world.

What was the French Salon in art?

The Salon (French: Salon), or rarely Paris Salon (French: Salon de Paris [salɔ̃ də paʁi]), beginning in 1667 was the official art exhibition of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Between 1748 and 1890 it was arguably the greatest annual or biennial art event in the Western world.

What was a Salon in the 19th century?

In 19th-century France, the Salon was the official annual art exhibition in France. This is where all of the greatest artists of the day would show off their work, and where French society would gather to debate art and culture.

Does the Paris salon still exist?

The Salon des Indépendants is not the only major salon that still exists today. Every October, the Salon d’Automne (“Autumn Salon”) pops up on Paris’ celebrated Champs-Élysées. Here, artists from all walks of life are invited to exhibit fine art, decorative objects, and photography.

Why is it called a salon?

A salon is a gathering of people held by an inspiring host. Salons were an important place for the exchange of ideas. The word salon first appeared in France in 1664 (from the Italian word salone, itself from sala, the large reception hall of Italian mansions).

Who started the salon?

The salon was an Italian invention of the 16th century, which flourished in France throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. The salon continued to flourish in Italy throughout the 19th century.

Who sponsored the salon?

It originated in 1667 when Louis XIV sponsored an exhibit of the works of the members of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture, and the salon derives its name from the fact that the exhibition was hung in the Salon d’Apollon of the Louvre Palace in Paris.

When did the Paris Salon stop?

The decline of the Salon (1890-1920)

What was discussed in salons?

The salons were private gatherings where people of similar class, interests and outlook came together to discuss literature, politics, philosophy or current events.

Why are salons called salons?

The word salon first appeared in France in 1664 (from the Italian word salone, itself from sala, the large reception hall of Italian mansions). Literary gatherings before this were often referred to by using the name of the room in which they occurred, like cabinet, réduit, ruelle and alcôve.