Meaning & use
triptych
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a work of art, especially a painting, made up of three panels that are usually hinged together.
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The museum's altarpiece is a medieval triptych depicting scenes from the life of a saint.
The artist created a modern triptych showing the city at dawn, noon, and dusk.
A note on using this word
Originally a religious art form common in medieval European churches; now also used for any three-part artwork, photograph series, or even a three-part story.
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