What concerns institutions?
The concept of culture is extremely extensive, so thatit was possible to talk about it within the framework of one article. However, cultural institutions allow for some sort of classification and understanding of what is meant by it. In this article, we will talk about what concerns culture institutions, and first of all, we recommend that you read our article on the topic What is an institution.
Definition and types of cultural institutions
Cultural institutions can be called culturalorganizations that perform certain cultural missions. Features and tasks of such institutions are different and are due to their belonging to a particular area of culture. The main types of cultural institutions include the following institutions:
- theaters;
- cinemas;
- libraries;
- museums;
- palaces and houses of culture;
- art schools;
- club institutions.
Of course, the functions of such establishmentsare conditioned by the cultural policy of the state in which they operate, and also by the interests of a particular society. Together with this, in general terms, the theater carries out the production of the work and shows it to the viewer, the cinema provides the display of movies, the library is engaged in information services, and the museums - with the preservation and demonstration of collections. Schools of art provide the opportunity to develop certain talents and skills, and club institutions, houses and palaces of culture provide a variety of cultural events. It can be concerts, exhibitions, shows, evenings of poetry and literature and much more.
Cultural institutions can also be considered a Houseartist or writer's house. As a rule, the first is under the auspices of the Union of Artists of a particular state, and the second - the Writers' Union. Various cultural events are held in such institutions, works of the Union members are exhibited, book presentations, discussions and interesting meetings, recitation and poetic evenings are held.
You will also benefit from our article on What is an educational institution.
