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This dissertation was written as part of the MSc in Art Law and Art Management at the International Hellenic University. The dissertation combines the theoretical and practical framework for exploring the approach of Art and Culture in the first steps of Kindergarten. There are bibliographic reviews on how we define art and what is culture in general but also Greek culture and history in particular. This paper investigates how Art is approached by the Greek educational system as a key exponent of culture, and the position it holds in the school environment is documented bibliographically and legally, citing the history of the curriculum of the Kindergarten. The contribution of the museum to the education of the modern school is also investigated and the cultural programs are recorded which are available free of charge by state bodies for the Greek public school system. In the practical part of the work we find out through the Method of the questionnaire how to really promote art and culture in the classroom. Greek teachers who teach in the Hellenic Public Kindergarten system have answered questions revealing their educational strategies, their views and in general their approach on Art and Culture. To conclude, I would also like to acknowledge my supervisor, Themis Veleni, for her continued support and guidance throughout this process.