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    Statuaire (en. Statuary)

    /statɥɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Pertaining to statues.
    Statuary art is highly valued in ancient culture.
    L'art statuaire est très apprécié dans la culture antique.
    Refers to a sculptural style that favors the representation of figures in volume.
    The statuary style of this period is characterized by elegant poses.
    Le style statuaire de cette période est caractérisé par des poses élégantes.
    Relating to statues or their creation.
    He studied the history of statuary art.
    Il a étudié l'histoire de l'art statuaire.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'statuarius', which means 'relating to the statue'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    statuary art
    Field of visual arts related to the sculpture of statues.
    art statuaire
    statuary space
    Area where statues are found, often in public view.
    espace statuaire
    statuary sculpture
    Sculpture representing a human or animal figure.
    sculpture statuaire

    Related Words

    sculpture
    Art of shaping, carving, or sculpting materials to create forms.
    sculpture
    figurine
    Small sculpted object representing a person or an animal.
    figurine
    bust
    Sculpted representation of the upper part of the human body.
    buste

    Slang Meanings

    Too rigid or formal, like a statue.
    He is always so statuary in his interactions.
    Il est toujours aussi statuaire dans ses interactions.