Culture
New York City has been described as the cultural capital of the world by New York's Baruch College. The city is the birthplace of many cultural movements, including the Harlem Renaissance in literature and visual art; abstract expressionism (also known as the New York School) in painting; and hip hop, punk, salsa, freestyle, Tin Pan Alley, certain forms of jazz, and (along with Philadelphia) disco in music. New York City has been considered the dance capital of the world. The city is also frequently the setting for novels, movies,and television programs. New York Fashion Week is one of the world's preeminent fashion events New York City's museums, galleries and theaters host an incredible breadth of offerings. The choices are nearly endless, and they extend to every borough.
