Features of Satavahana sculptures are remarkably found in the Buddhist stupas that lie in the Krishna River Valley and in the stupa at Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh. In fact the Satavahana rulers are popular for their contribution to Buddhist art and architecture. In places like Goli, Jaggayapeta, Ghantasala, Bhattiprolu, Amaravati and Nagarjunakonda the Satavahana stupas and structures are scattered. One of the main features of Satavahana sculptures is that these are not iconic. In this the Satavahana art and architecture is similar to Mahayana Buddhism. This style denies any representation in human form. It is during the reign of Satavahanas that the Amaravati School of sculpture evolved.

The Buddhists stupas of Sanchi were given ample attention and it seems that the gateways and balustrade here were built by the Satavahana rulers. The Amaravati stupa was surrounded by a railing that is 192 feet in diameter and 600 feet in circumference. The Satavahana sculptures at Amaravati reflect the influence of both the Gandhara and Mathura schools of art. Eroticism is also a predominant feature of these Satavahan sculptures. Spontaneous energy, grace and dynamism oozes out of the carved stone figures. The initial style of sculpture underwent sea change when this school started depicting Gautama Buddha in human form.

The sculpture of Karle Chaitya is a fine example of Satavahana architecture and sculptures.