Question

The Amaravati School of art primarily flourished under the patronage of which dynasty?

• A. Maurya
• B. Gupta
• C. Satavahana
• D. Kushana

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Satavahana

Amaravati School Centered around the Krishna-Godavari region, with major sites in Amaravati and Nagarjunakonda. Flourished under the Satavahana rulers. Primarily associated with Buddhism. Entirely indigenous, with no external influences. Sculptures were crafted from white marble. Features of Amaravati Sculpture: Part of narrative art, focusing on storytelling rather than emphasizing individual features of Buddha. Depicts scenes from Buddha’s life and Jataka tales.