Introduction

Abstract

Cultural transfers between Europe and the rest of the world belong to the history of this continent for over a thousand years. Streams of migration, artistic exchanges, political movements, social imbalances and a history of flights and escapes have determined and determine this ongoing development. However, the history of colonialism, from a historical perspective, has led to a negative image in relation to the term ‘European Culture’. Institutions such as the European Union, and many others, have made huge efforts in an attempt to change this image and to implement a new one based on an understanding of diversity, tolerance and cultural openness.