12-05-12 – Statuary

‘Cuda, in cases like these, I always resort to the dictionary. “Statuary” is defined as “statues collectively”. Statue is defined as “a three-dimensional work of art, as a representational or abstract form, carved in stone or wood, molded in a plastic material, cast in bronze, or the like.”

So, I’d say you’re good. If molded plastic is a statue, then shaped metal surely is as well.

^ ^ yeah, that was my thinking too, this leans more into sculpture than statue. Thus my decision to throw it out there for feedback.

So… even though I wound up not needing to worry about it, my query in the Forum during the interruption would be a “No.”

(The query was whether the statuary had to be free-standing or could I use a frieze or relief sculpture. Good thing my choices ended up being free-standing.)

I think it is fine as it is a statue to our new robotic overlords!

Thanks all for the input, and of course as always, while the photo may pass muster with the judges, one must also consider the voters. 🙂

That sounds like a definition of “sculpture” rather than “statue”, which I think pretty much implies a figure, i.e.:

A statue is a sculpture in the round representing one or more people or animals (including abstract concepts allegorically represented as people or animals), normally full-length, as opposed to a bust, and at least close to life-size, or larger.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue

It’s also a complete figure (as opposed to a bust or torso) and looks to be life-size or larger, which I read were other characteristics of statues.

Gee, I wonder where I read that? 🙄 Is it sad that I just now made that connection? Chalk it up to a senior moment, I guess. Anyone got a spare AARP application?

Well Im having trouble picking from my last 6, anyone want to help me out? http://www.flickr.com/photos/guine/sets/72157630275479234/with/8246794224/