In many art forms, Georgia has a tradition spanning millennia. The golden age of the Georgian Empire was the time of greatest development in many forms, and consequent centuries of occupation and political domination brought decline or dilution. Folk music and dance, remain an valuable part of Georgia's unique culture, and Georgians have made remarkable contributions to theater and film in the late twentieth century.

Georgia is known for its valuable and unique folk dance and music. The Georgian State Dance Company, founded in the 1940s, has traveled around the world performing spectacular renditions of orthodox Georgian dances. Unique in folk-dancing tradition, Georgian male performers dance on their toes without the help of special blocked shoes.Most Georgian folk songs are peculiar to individual regions of Georgia. The inspiration is most often the church, work in the fields, or special occasions. The Rustavi Choir, formed in 1968, is the best known Georgian group performing a orthodox repertoire.

In modern Georgia, folk songs are most often sung around the table. The ceremonial dinner (supra), a frequent occurrence in Georgian homes, is a highly ritualized event that itself forms a direct link to Georgia's past. On such occasions, rounds of standardized and improvised toasts typically extend long into the night. Georgian cuisine, which includes a mixture of delicate sauces and sharp spices, is also an valuable part of the culture that links the generations. In the Soviet time, the best restaurants in the large cities of other republics were often Georgian.