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diptych

 

[ หˆdษชptษชk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art format

A diptych is a work of art that is divided into two panels. Typically, these panels are typically hinged together and can be placed open or closed. Each panel often contains a separate image or design, though together they convey a single theme or narrative. Diptychs were particularly popular in religious art, where they were used to depict saints or biblical scenes. Today, diptychs may be found in various artistic forms, including painting and photography.

Synonyms

paired artwork, two-part work

Examples of usage

  • The artist created a stunning diptych showcasing the changing seasons.
  • In medieval times, many altarpieces were designed as diptychs.
  • The photography exhibit featured several diptychs contrasting urban and rural life.

Translations

Translations of the word "diptych" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dรญptico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฟเคชเฅเคŸเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Diptychon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diptych

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธั‚ะธะฟั‚ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dyptyk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบŒ้€ฃ็”ป

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท diptyque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dรญptico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท diptik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด์ค‘ํ™”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซู†ุงุฆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diptich

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ diptich

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบŒ่”็”ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ diptiฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฝptรญk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะบั– ะฟะฐะฝะตะปัŒะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒžแƒขแƒ˜แƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diptych

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dรญptico

Etymology

The term 'diptych' comes from the Latin word 'diptychus', which is derived from the Greek 'diptukhon'. The root 'diptychos' means 'two-fold' or 'two layers', which reflects the structure of the artwork itself. Historically, diptychs were used not only for artistic purposes but also for practical ones, such as recording important documents or keeping track of religious texts. They were often made of wood or ivory and hinged in the middle, allowing for a portable and versatile format. The use of diptychs dates back to ancient Greece and Rome, where they were sometimes used as writing tablets. Over centuries, the concept evolved, becoming more prominent in Christian religious art during the Early Middle Ages, serving as altarpieces in churches for devotional purposes. Modern artists continue to explore the diptych format, using it as a means of visual storytelling and duality in contemporary art.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,401, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.