- A Buddhist relic, having features belonging to Amaravati school of Art was 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.
- 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.
