DINE, Gamal El

Le développement de la politique culturelle en Égypte - Paris : IIAP, avril/juin 1982

This paper discusses the 1954 founded Egyptian ministry of culture's activity which has evolved along two main lines: the development of audio-visual media, radio and TV, and the collection and preservation of national monuments and inherited works of art. This has in particular contributed to the introduction of an important change in rural modes of life and thinking. The promotion of living arts has led to the establishment of Egyptian cultural centres abroad to present both Egyptian culture and traditions