Statue/ˈstætʃuː/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Public Art Statues as public art often commemorate historical figures or events. The Martin Luther King Jr. statue stands in Washington D.C. Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance Some statues hold religious, cultural or social significance and are respected. The statue of Buddha attracts many devotees. Pro Tip 3/3Artistic Representation Statues may abstractly represent ideals like freedom, justice, or peace, not just literal figures. The blindfolded statue represents justice.