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North India - Art & Architecture

India has a way of keeping the past alive. North India’s history is a colorful parade of great empires, religions and dynasties. Today, their glory is preserved in the art and architecture of their eras: countless monuments testify to unique creative expressions of diverse cultures co-existing over centuries. Here, an Islamic dynasty created spectacular monuments, among them The Taj Mahal, with the inputs of Hindu artisans, and Buddhist monks carved awe-inspiring caves out of living rock and decorated them with intricate carvings. Miniature paintings and murals were only part of the story, for ever have Indians celebrated life by imbuing it with colors and patterns. Arts and crafts born in northern India hundreds of years ago are still practiced, and form an integral part of daily life for many.

This program invites you to become part of this timeless continuity - not merely by seeing, but by experiencing, learning and participating: Lectures by respected resource persons and experts; demonstrations by long time practitioners of traditional arts; site visits led by knowledgeable guide-lecturers; and opportunities to try out activities for yourself – plus time to sketch, paint, photograph or just sit and absorb.

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South India - Art & Architecture

South India has a unique charm of its own. Endless swathes of coconut palms sway behind sunlit beaches; fishermen bring in catches from the sea as women in silk saris and flowers in their hair, head for bazaars for their daily shopping. On the backwaters of Kerala, children go to school by water taxis, while in Chennai, students of ancient dance forms and theatre practice their traditional daily routine under the spreading branches of enormous trees. In this southern part of India, soaring temple spires are decorated with colorful images of hundreds of Gods, and there are temples as large as cities.

This program offers you an insight into the art and architecture of the ancient pre-Aryan civilization known as the Dravidian. Lectures by respected resource persons and experts; demonstrations by long time practitioners of traditional arts; site visits led by knowledgeable guide-lecturers; and opportunities to try out activities for yourself – plus time to sketch, paint, photograph, or just sit and absorb.

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