Desafios e dilemas da institucionalidade cultural no Brasil

Abstract

The article presents a historical itinerary of culture institutionality in Brazil, pointing out its challenges and dilemmas. Institutionality comprises multiple dimensions, including administrative, managerial, financial, legislative, organizational and occupational aspects. Since the study relies on current bibliography, some dimensions were prioritized due to fragility of available information. The study proposition is that the historical method may contribute to explain advances, setbacks and dilemmas of the culture institutionality in Brazil.