HMU126H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Salon Music, Bel Canto, Virtuosity
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Lecture 5 elephants, camels and bears, oh my! When we talk about, study, celebrate and perform the canon we cannot forget the role it has played in reinforcing euro-centrism, patriarchy and white supremacy. A domestic gathering of people designed to refine taste, share knowledge, and appreciate the arts. J rgen harbermas argues that salons played a critical role in the emergence of the public sphere (incubator where ideas get evolved) Salons become one of the most significant sites for cultural exchange. Found in large cities across europe but made particularly popular in paris. Ushered in an age of conversation where the middle-class and lower nobility would meet to discuss art, culture, and society. Salons would feature literary readings, art exhibits, and musical performances. Women played an important role in the salons. Initially scholars saw them as social climbers but recent research has highlighted their important and influence (women had political and social desires)
