- The next phase of sculptural development at Sanchi Stupa-1, Mathura, and Vengi in Andhra Pradesh (Guntur District) is noteworthy in the stylistic progression
- It has four beautifully decorated toranasdepicting various events from the life of the Buddha and the Jataka. Sculptures depicting the normal life have also been depicted here.
- Figure compositions are in high relief, filling up the entire space. Depiction of posture gets naturalistic and there is no stiffness in the body
- Heads have considerable projection in the picture space. Rigidity in the contours gets reduced and images are given movement
- Carving techniques appear more advanced than Bharhut. Symbols continue to be used representing the Buddha and the Manushi Buddhas or the past Buddhas
- The historical narratives such as the siege of Kushinara, Buddha’s visit to Kapilavastu, visit of Ashoka to the Ramgrama Stupa are carved with considerable details
