During the years 1880-1910, cultural life in European societies changed radically. New forms of entertainment and socialization emerged. The adoption of modern means of cultural dissemination, such as the press, literary and artistic reviews, major exhibitions, mass spectacles, such as sports events or even music halls, and already from then on, cinema, contributed to the homogenization of cultural practices throughout Europe. This book examines the various aspects of the European mosaic and the emergence of new perspectives in art and culture.