Triptych: meaning, definitions and examples

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triptych

 

[ หˆtrษชp.tษชk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art form

A triptych is a work of art that is divided into three sections or panels. Often used in painting and altarpieces, it can showcase a single scene or various related scenes, making it a popular format for storytelling in art.

Synonyms

altarpiece, panel painting, three-part artwork

Examples of usage

  • The artist unveiled a stunning triptych depicting the life of Christ.
  • In the gallery, we saw a beautiful triptych that captured the essence of nature.
  • The triptych in the church illustrates the stages of the crucifixion.

Translations

Translations of the word "triptych" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trรญptico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคฐเฅˆเคคเฅ€เคฏเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Triptychon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ triptych

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะธะฟั‚ะธั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tryptyk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ‰้ƒจไฝœ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท triptyque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trรญptico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท triptiฤŸin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ผ๋ถ€์ž‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซู„ุงุซูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ triptych

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ triptych

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ‰่”็”ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ triptih

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrรญhรกttr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏัˆั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒžแƒขแƒ˜แƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ triptyx

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trรญptico

Etymology

The term 'triptych' originates from the Greek word 'triptychos', meaning 'three-fold'. The use of three panels in art can be traced back to early Christian altarpieces, where artists sought to convey religious narratives. Over time, the triptych format has evolved, appearing in various forms of art, including painting, sculpture, and photography. Its structure allows for dynamic visual storytelling, as each panel can depict different but related elements, inviting viewers to engage with the narrative as a cohesive whole. Triptychs have been popular throughout history, from the medieval period to contemporary art, showcasing the enduring appeal of this unique structure in artistic expression.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,313, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.