monumentali

Monumentali is the plural form of the Italian adjective monumentale. It denotes something connected with a monument, or characterized by large scale, lasting significance, or ceremonial grandeur. The term is commonly used to qualify architecture, sculpture, or works of art that are deliberately designed to convey magnitude and permanence.

The word appears in phrases such as edifici monumentali (monumental buildings), sculture monumentali, or opere monumentali. In art history and cultural heritage contexts, arte monumentale refers to public or monumental art integrated into urban space or architecture, including reliefs, façades, and commemorative ensembles. The nuance often conveys how a project aims to achieve monumental impact, frequently associated with styles that emphasize grandeur, such as neoclassical, baroque, or modern monumental approaches.

Etymology and related forms: monumentali derives from the Latin monumentalis, from monumentum meaning “monument.” The root and suffix are shared with related terms in Italian, including monumentale (singular feminine or masculine) and monumentalità, which denotes the quality of being monumental.

See also: monumento, monumentalità, architettura monumentale, arte monumentale.