European influences permeate Argentina's art, architecture, literature and lifestyle.
With the education of many Argentines taking place in Europe, Buenos Aires in particular has self-consciously emulated European cultural trends in art, music and architecture. As a result, there are many important art museums and galleries in the city, and it has a vigorous theatre community. Argentine cinema has also achieved international stature, and has been used as a vehicle to exorcise the horrors of the Dirty War. Probably the best known manifestation of Argentine popular culture is the tango - a dance and music which has captured the imagination of romantics worldwide. Folk music is also thriving.