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statuary
This term carries a formal, academic tone and is most frequently encountered in the context of art history, museum curation, or architectural descriptions. It shifts between describing the abstract craft of sculpture and the physical objects themselves, often evoking a sense of permanence and classical grandeur.
When referring to a collection of statues, the word functions as a mass noun, treating the group as a singular entity of art rather than a list of individual pieces. This distinguishes it from the word statue, which focuses on a single object. When used to describe a person, it refers specifically to a professional artisan or dealer, a usage that is less common in modern casual speech than in historical or specialized trade contexts.
Meanings
The art of designing and carving statues.
The museum exhibits a fine collection of classical statuary.
A person who makes or sells statues.
He consulted a local statuary to commission a bust of his grandfather.
Examples
The museum is renowned for its extensive collection of classical Greek statuary.
He spent years mastering the delicate art of statuary in Florence.
The garden was filled with eerie stone statuary that seemed to watch the visitors.
I wonder if a local statuary could carve a likeness of my grandfather.
The cathedral features impressive statuary along the facade.
She decided to visit a professional statuary to commission a bronze bust.
She decided to visit a professional statuary to commission a bronze bust.
The courtyard was decorated with religious statuary from the Renaissance period.
Is there any statuary in this wing of the gallery?