Why did Napoleon III create Salon des Refuses?
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Why did Napoleon III create Salon des Refuses?
Palais de l'Industrie:
The Palais de l'Industrie (or, Palace of Industry) was a Parisian exhibition hall. It was initially constructed for the Exposition Universelle in 1855. It was designed by Jean-Marie-Victor Viel and engineered by Alexis Barrault. The hall was extant until 1897 when it was demolished to make way for the Grand Palais des Champs-Elysees, a centerpiece of the Exposition Universelle of 1900.
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View this answerThe "Salon des Refuses" was housed at the Palais de l'Industrie. It was established by Emperor Napoleon III in response to public outcry...
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Chapter 17 / Lesson 4Learn about the French Salon in the 19th century, the Salon's history, and its influence. Read about the cultural role of the Salon and how it functioned.