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Triptych

usgb/ˈtrɪptɪk/Volume
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Artistic Connotation

A triptych in art often carries a deeper meaning, with each panel representing a thematic element of the whole.

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The gallery's centerpiece was a triptych symbolizing birth, life, and death.
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Physical Connection

In art, the panels of a triptych are physically connected, sometimes with hinges, so they can fold.

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The antique triptych could be closed like a book, with its panels hinged together.
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Historical Use

Historically, triptychs were often used in religious contexts, like altarpieces in churches.

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Each panel of the church's triptych depicted a different scene from the life of the patron saint.
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