Belief is a powerful force of creativity.

Whether sculpture, music, dance, or performance - there is no limit to the creative ways that art can bring the gods to life, and the act of ritual itself is a universal art form that is often overlooked.

A Higher Art documents the mesmerizing sights and sounds of religious rituals and festivals from Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Taiwan. Each episode provides a richly detailed account of an event, and shares a glimpse into the perspectives of the people who make them possible.

A Higher Art offers a rare, personal glimpse into both well known and obscure rituals. From mass traditions carried out in city streets, to ancient myths harbored in remote villages, the series explores an incredibly diverse range of subjects and shows the unique ways that the ritual arts are integrated into different cultures.

Religious rituals reach into the depths of history and retrieve ancient thoughts and feelings that may sometimes seem strange or shocking to the uninitiated.

Those with the will to create A Higher Art push their minds and bodies in ways that you have to see to believe. Their selflessness and dedication to ritual shares a side of humanity that is truly inspiring.

A Higher Art will challenge you to reconsider the limits of artistic expression and to see the world through the eyes of believers. Only then will you truly understand that the gods will only ever be as powerful as the art that we create to experience them.