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Triptych (other)
A triptych is a work of art that is divided into three sections. Triptych or The Triptych may also refer to: Literature * Triptych (Frey novel), ''Triptych'' (Frey novel), a 2011 novel by J. M. Frey * Triptych (Slaughter novel), ''Triptych'' (Slaughter novel), a 2006 novel by Karin Slaughter * ''Triptych'', a 2008 novel by Wendy Coakley-Thompson Music and dance * Triptych (ballet), ''Triptych'' (ballet), a 2000 ballet by Christopher d'Amboise * Triptych (Puccini), ''Triptych'' (Puccini) (''Il trittico''), a 1918 collection of three one-act operas by Puccini * "Triptych", a 1982 single by Bryn Jones discography, Bryn Jones * "Triptych", a song by Roxy Music from ''Country Life (Roxy Music album), Country Life'' * "Triptych", a song by Arcane Roots from ''Blood & Chemistry'' * "Triptych I-III", a sequence of songs by Celtic Frost from ''Monotheist (album), Monotheist'' * "BTS Cypher Part 2: Triptych", a song by BTS from ''Skool Luv Affair'' Albums * Triptych (Bloodrock albu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Triptych
A triptych ( ) 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 open. It is therefore a type of polyptych, the term for all multi-panel works. The middle panel is typically the largest and it is flanked by two smaller related works, although there are triptychs of equal-sized panels. The form can also be used for pendant jewelry. Beyond its association with art, the term is sometimes used more generally to connote anything with three parts, particularly if integrated into a single unit. Etymology The word ''triptych'' was formed in English by compounding the prefix '' tri-'' with the word '' diptych''. ''Diptych'' is borrowed from the Latin , which itself is derived from the Late Greek () . is the neuter plural of () . In art The triptych form appears in early Christian art, and was a popular standard format for altar paintings from the Middle Ages onwa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
