Arts and entertainment in India have a rich and ancient history. Right from ancient times there has been a synthesis of indigenous and foreign influences that have shaped the course of the arts of India, and consequently, the rest of Asia. Arts refer to --, --, --, --, --, -- and --. In early India, most of the arts were derived -- influences. After the birth of contemporary --, --, --, and -- arts flourished under the patronage of kings and emperors. The coming of -- spawned a whole new era of Indian architecture and art. Finally the British brought their own Gothic and Roman influences and fused it with the Indian style.They have a culture infusion in their art.
