statuary
statuary Lexical Profile
statuary Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Statues considered collectively as a group or class.
"The palace gardens were adorned with classical marble statuary and ornate fountains."
The artistic craft or practice of making statues.
"During the Renaissance, classical statuary experienced a remarkable revival across Italy."
A sculptor or artisan who creates statues (now chiefly historical or archaic).
"The ancient Greek statuary was commissioned to carve a likeness of the goddess Athena."
• adjective
Of, relating to, or suitable for statues or the art of sculpting.
"The quarry in Carrara is famous for producing pristine white statuary marble."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'statuary' (relating to statues or sculptures) with 'statutory' (required, permitted, or enacted by statute or law).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late Middle English period from Latin 'statuarius' (of or relating to statues) and 'statuaria' (the art of sculpting), derived from 'statua' meaning 'statue'.