Terms of the Day for September 26

• Rococo – An 18th century artistic movement that rejected the dark palette and political nature of Baroque art in favor of lighter, more frivolous, wittier themes, bright pastel colors, and an abundance of decoration. 
• Salon (Private) – a gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host, held partly to amuse one another and partly to refine the taste and increase the knowledge of the participants through conversation.  In the 18th century, these private intellectual gatherings also became a venue for exhibiting art.
• Salonnière – the female host of a salon gathering and patron of the arts.