noun
salon
An exhibition of works of art.
The painting appears in the annual salon.
Etymology
The exhibition sense developed from rooms used to display art, especially the prominent Paris exhibition. The room-name transferred to the art exhibition itself.
More examples
- The jury selected works for the salon.
- Critics reviewed the sculptures at the salon.
- He first exhibited at a small independent salon.
Forms
salon · salons
Similar words
- exhibition
- The general display of artworks.
- gallery
- Usually the place displaying art rather than the event.