caryatid

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Noun — A caryatid is a sculpted figure of a woman used as an architectural support in place of a column.

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Caryatid is a specialist term from architecture and art history.

Etymology

Caryatid entered English by way of Middle French cariatide, ultimately from Latin caryatides and Ancient Greek. The Greek term named women depicted as pillar-like supports, and is connected to Caryae, a town in Laconia linked with a festival honouring Artemis.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a caryatid?

It is a carved female figure used in place of a column to support part of a building.

Where does the word caryatid come from?

It traces back to Ancient Greek by way of Latin and Middle French, and is linked to the town of Caryae in Laconia.

What is the male equivalent of a caryatid?

Related male support figures are known as an atlas, an atlantid or a telamon.

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