statuary
UK: ˈstætʃuəri | US: ˈstætʃueri
n. statues collectively; the art or practice of making statues
adj. of, relating to, or suitable for statues
statuary = statu<statue> + ary<related to>
- statu (from Latin statua, meaning "statue")
- ary (suffix from Latin -arius, denoting "pertaining to" or "connected with")
Etymology Origin:
The word statuary traces back to Latin statua (a carved or cast figure) combined with the suffix -ary, which indicates relation. It entered Middle English via Old French statuaire, reflecting the artistic and collective nature of statues. The morphemes logically combine to signify "pertaining to statues" in both noun and adjectival forms.
The museum’s statuary includes works from ancient Greece and Rome.
She specializes in statuary art, creating lifelike marble figures.
The garden was adorned with classical statuary.
His collection of statuary spans several centuries.
The statuary exhibit attracted visitors from around the world.