The Gandhara style of sculpture is known for its use of schist as the primary material, the depiction of Buddha with a mustache and curly hair, and the influence of Greek and Roman art.

The Mathura school of sculpture is known for its use of red sandstone as the primary material.

The Amaravati style of sculpture is known for its use of limestone as the primary material, the depiction of Buddha with elongated earlobes, and the use of narrative panels.

The Gupta school of sculpture is known for its use of sandstone as the primary material.

The Pallava style of sculpture is known for its use of granite as the primary material, the depiction of elongated and graceful figures, and the use of intricate carvings.

The Chola school of sculpture is known for its use of bronze as the primary material.

The Hoysala style of sculpture is known for its use of soapstone as the primary material, the depiction of intricate carvings, and the use of narrative panels.

The Vijayanagara school of sculpture is known for its use of granite as the primary material.

The Mughal style of sculpture is known for its use of marble as the primary material, the depiction of realistic figures, and the use of floral and geometric patterns.

The Rajput school of sculpture is known for its use of sandstone as the primary material.

The Pahari school of sculpture is known for its use of wood as the primary material, the depiction of elongated and graceful figures, and the use of intricate carvings.

The Bengal school of sculpture is known for its use of clay as the primary material.

The Tanjore school of sculpture is known for its use of bronze as the primary material, the depiction of elongated and graceful figures, and the use of intricate carvings.

The Mysore school of sculpture is known for its use of soapstone as the primary material.

The Kerala school of sculpture is known for its use of wood as the primary material, the depiction of elongated and graceful figures, and the use of intricate carvings.