Question

Which of the following statements is true about the Amaravati School of sculpture?

• A. It developed under the Mauryan Empire and focuses on Hindu deities.
• B. It shows strong Greek influence and features individualistic Buddha images.
• C. It uses white marble and emphasizes narrative art depicting Buddha’s life and Jataka tales.
• D. It originated in Gandhara and was centered around the Indus Valley.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. It uses white marble and emphasizes narrative art depicting Buddha’s life and Jataka tales.

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.