- A Buddhist relic, having features belonging to Amaravati school of Artwas unearthed by a group of Indologists on the banks of River Gundlakamma in Andhra Pradesh.
- This form of art originated in the area of Amaravati, AP.
- It was patronized by the Satavahanas and later by the Ikshavaku
- Prominent places where this style developed are Amravati, Nagarjunikonda, Goli, Ghantasala and Vengi.
Features of this form of sculpture:
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- The material used in Amaravati art is ‘White marble’
Sculptures were carved in a naturalistic manner. Ex: ‘taming of an elephant by the Buddha’.
Reflects narratives theme based on life of Buddha and Jataka stories
Buddha is depicted both in human as well as in animal form
Both religious and secular imageswere present in this style.
The Amaravati style is more elegant and sophisticated.
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- The sculptured panels of Amaravati are characterised by delicacy of forms and linear grace.
- Numerous scenes of dance and music adorn these reliefs displaying the joy of life.
