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Salon
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The salon refers to a social gathering or meeting place in 18th to 19th century Europe, focusing on topics related to culture, art, and politics. These gatherings were often held in the homes of the upper class or influential individuals, and were typically hosted by cultured women known as salonnières. The salon brought together intellectuals such as writers, poets, artists, philosophers, and politicians, featuring activities like readings of literary works, philosophical and political debates, and musical performances. More than just a forum for exchanging ideas, salons shaped cultural and political trends, significantly influencing cultural movements such as the Enlightenment and Romanticism. Moreover, salons served as one of the few means for women to wield social and cultural influence, allowing salonnières to transform their homes into hubs of intellectual discourse, thereby impacting the male-dominated public sphere.