Which of the following statements concerning salons is NOT true?
A)Salons were literary-minded gatherings where advanced ideas were discussed.
B)As hostesses of salons, women were able to influence artistic and literary taste.
C)Salons were frequented by wealthy bourgeoisie but shunned by aristocrats and government officials.
D)The reputation of a salon depended upon the men a hostess was able to attract.
E)The perception that women exerted undue influence on politics led to the decline of salons.

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This statement is not true as salons were often attended by members of the aristocracy and even government officials. While the majority of attendees were from the wealthy bourgeoisie, it was not exclusively limited to this social group.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Salons Is NOT True