Explore the living legacy of an ancient civilization through its ever-changing traditional and contemporary arts community. India presents an unparalleled diversity of religions, languages, and cultures. Its art, architecture, music, theater, and dance offer a dramatic reflection of the nation’s intricate cultural mosaic.

Based in Delhi, a city with a rich artistic heritage and a lively contemporary arts scene, the program helps students develop an appreciation of India as a center of Asian civilization.

Even as modern technology has begun to transform the country, India has maintained its deeply religious roots. Hinduism is practiced by eighty percent of the population and those religious beliefs along with those of the other religions there have permeated every level of society from worship to social systems to diet. Indian art draws from this same religious well, and displays a deep, vibrant pageantry that can be overwhelming from a Western perspective.