'Salons' and the Art of Conversation — with Sabine Yakubowicz

"The Salons" and the Art of Conversation. Around the women of the aristocracy gathered writers, philosophers and thinkers who paved the way to the French Revolution. How and why was "the art of conversation" born in France? Fruitful discussions on humanistic and scientific topics in the Enlightenment era. Who are the influential women who gave a stage even to social revolt? Does this tradition still exist? Lecturer: Sabine Yakubowicz — expert on French culture. Born in Paris, graduate of the Sorbonne. From an 8-session lecture series: "Tricolor — A Varied and Unique Look at French Culture." About the series: the lecture series introduces the audience to French culture in all its shades and complexities. Authentic, classical and renewing France, which always honors its rich cultural heritage.