Amaravati School of art and sculpture evolved during the Satavahna period. Amaravati is situated on the banks of the Krishna River. Creative activity dates back to 3rd century BC and comprises the intricately designed Mahachaitya. The sculptural wealth of Amaravati is displayed include the typical motifs of the Amaravati art and sculptures. This includes the lotus and the `purnakumbha` motifs. These symbols stand for abundance and auspiciousness. Buddha is depicted in the form of `Swastika` mark. This has been carved out on the cushioned seat over a throne that is situated under the Bodhi tree. The same symbol is found on the Flaming pillar. In the lower reliefs of the domes the Jatakas have been depicted. The standing Buddha here dates back to the 8th century AD.

At a later stage the Amaravati School depicted Buddha in the human form for the first time. Thus the sculptures of this school depict Buddha in the superhuman form. Apart from these there are animal sculptures, the Triratna, the coins of that age and other minor antiquities. These sculptures from the Amaravati School are quite interesting to explore. The sculptures of the 2nd century BC include the fragmentary Ashokan pillar. In addition to this the images of Lord Buddha from Alluru, Dharma Chakra from Lingaraja Palli, Bodhisattvas are some of the finest instances of the Amaravati school of art and sculpture. Since this school came into existence during the Satavahana dynasty the sculpted figures apparently reflect the features of Satavahana sculptures and architectures. For example the female figures are full of dynamism and life.

Other pieces of art from the Amaraavti School include the ornate bull or `nandiswara` that was situated in the Amareswara temple; earlier forms of Lord Ganesha, Ganeshani and Lakshmi.