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- Some random dude on a reddit post I read about this The History and Cultural Impact of Salons: Origins and Early Development of Salons ● Ancient Roots: While the document mentions Ancient Greece and Rome as precursors, salons originated from symposia in Ancient Greece and collegia in Rome where philosophers gathered for intellectual discourse. ● Italian Renaissance Salons (15th Century): ○ First formally recorded salons emerged in Italy during the Renaissance ○ Served as intellectual havens away from Catholic Church scrutiny ○ Notable Hostesses: Isabella d'Este (1474-1533) and Elisabetta Gonzaga (1471-1526) ■ Their correspondence provides valuable historical documentation of salon culture. ■ Their relationship as sisters-in-law facilitated a powerful network of intellectual exchange. ○ The Book of the Courtier by Baldassare Castiglione: ■ Established specific etiquette and protocols for salon participation ■ Codified the concept of sprezzatura (studied nonchalance) as ideal courtly behavior. ■ Became a foundational text for Renaissance salon culture across Europe.