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What does triptych mean in art?
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It means three paintings painted together and meant to hang together. Often a triptych would have the main centerpiece and two smaller pieces on the left and right
David Brooker Fine ArtFebruary 23, 2021
A triptych is a three panel art work that is hung or displayed together in a particular order. The artist creates a work across three sections that connect that give the appearance of unity in design and construction.
Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021
A triptych is a piece of art (usually a painting or photograph) that’s separated into three distinct parts or panels. A lot of art from the Christian art from the Bysantine era are triptychs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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