India: National Identity and the Arts
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Explore the living legacy of an ancient civilization through its traditional and contemporary arts community.
This program studies the visual and performing arts of India—its architecture, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, film, dance, music, and drama—in historic and contemporary contexts. Students are challenged to consider the relationship between religion, art, and identity.
Taking advantage of Delhi’s rich artistic heritage and lively contemporary arts scene, the program includes time at:
- Historical and cultural sites
- Museums and art galleries
- Concerts and recitals
- Film festivals
- Dance and drama performances
Time outside Delhi includes excursions to:
- Agra, Gwalior, Datia, Khajuraho, Orchha, and Bandhavgarh, a tiger sanctuary and site of a tenth-century fort in Madhya Pradesh.
- On alternative semesters the program travels to South India to Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, and Madurai.
Intensive Hindi language instruction, interdisciplinary lectures, and an independent research project complete the study of art history as a window through which to view this complex nation.
The program’s lecturers are drawn from institutions such as:
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Note to Prospective Students: India is a challenging environment, and the program is academically rigorous. Successful students are robust, mature, and academically curious and eager. We encourage students to prepare for India by building stamina, flexibility, and strength in order to be able to adjust to a new climate. This includes developing a balanced diet and physical self-awareness. Patience, flexibility, humor, and compassion will pay off in a rewarding experience in India! |
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Duration: Fall/Spring, 15 weeks
Program Base: New Delhi
Language Study: Hindi
Prerequisites: None

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