A triptych (/ ˈtrɪptɪk / TRIP-tik) is a work of art (usually a panel painting) that is divided into three sections, or three carved panels that are hinged together and can be folded shut or displayed …

A literary or musical triptych generally consists of three closely related or contrasting themes or parts. Triptych derives from the Greek triptychos ("having three folds"), formed by combining tri …

Triptych, work of art made of three sections or panels, often used to tell a narrative story or depict a complex scene. The triptych format traditionally has been seen in Christian artwork, …

Oct 14, 2022 · The term “triptych” has its origin in the Greek language and, like many Greek terms, each term has extended meaning and its own unique journey in art. This article will …

Dec 23, 2021 · Triptych paintings are typically divided into three separate panels which can usually be closed and opened due to hinges. In most triptych examples, the center panel is …

A triptych is an artwork made up of three pieces or panels. Often used to impart narrative, create a sequence, or show different elements of the same subject matter.

Nov 20, 2025 · A triptych is an artwork comprising three panels joined, traditionally, by hinges. In the medieval period, triptychs were religious objects. During the Medieval and Renaissance …