Between 1748 and 1890 it was arguably the greatest annual or biennial art event in the Western world. At the 1761 Salon, thirty-three painters, nine sculptors, ...

It was established in 1903 as an alternative to the official Salon. Founding members Bonnard, Matisse, Marquet, and Rouault established the exhibition as an ...

Apr 4, 2020 · Until the 19th century, the Paris Salon served as a dictator of artistic tastes. Here, we explore its history...and the artists that ...

Apr 14, 2021 · Middle-class and nobility alike were becoming increasingly interested in art, and the Salon was a perfect place to get a sense and a feel for it ...

Prominence (1748–1890): The Salon exhibited paintings floor-to-ceiling and on every available inch of space. Printed catalogues of the Salons are primary ...

Jul 10, 2020 · The Paris Art Salon was the first annual or biennial exhibition in Western culture that was at the same time very influential and ...

For almost 150 years (c.1740-1890), the Salon was the most prestigious annual or biannual art event in the world. As a result, its influence on French painting ...

Feb 17, 2022 · This “Salon hang,” or a group of paintings hung on multiple levels, mimics the experience one would have had while visiting the Salon in Paris.

Feb 9, 2024 · A Parisian salon was a social gathering where aristocrats and people of talent met informally to discuss ideas and the arts and to be ...