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| A '''triptych''' (from the ] ''tri-'' "three" + ''ptychē'' "fold") is a ] which is divided into three sections, or three ] panels which are hinged together to form a complete ]. | A '''triptych''' (from the ] ''tri-'' "three" + ''ptychē'' "fold") is a ] which is divided into three sections, or three ] panels which are hinged together to form a complete ]. | ||
| Triptychs were most common with ] ]s and ]s, especially those who presented ] themes, like ] and Hieronymus Bosch. | Triptychs were most common with ] ]s and ]s, especially those who presented ] themes, like ] and ]. | ||
| ]s in ]es and ]s, both in ] and elsewhere, were often in triptych-form. One such cathedral is ]. | ]s in ]es and ]s, both in ] and elsewhere, were often in triptych-form. One such cathedral is ]. | ||
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A triptych (from the Greek tri- "three" + ptychē "fold") is a painting which is divided into three sections, or three carved panels which are hinged together to form a complete artwork.
Triptychs were most common with Renaissance painters and sculptors, especially those who presented religious themes, like Hans Memling and Hieronymus Bosch.
Altarpieces in churches and cathedrals, both in Europe and elsewhere, were often in triptych-form. One such cathedral is Llandaff Cathedral.
A triptych is also a type of branching on a printed circuit board.
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