What is a TRIPTYCH?

TRIPTYCH

A triptych is a work of art (usually a panel painting) which is divided into three sections, or three carved panels which are hinged together and folded. It was used for religious expression during Medieval times, 410AD to 1500.

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EACH PANEL (SECTION) HAS A DIFFERENT PART OF THE STORY. THIS MEDIEVAL TRIPTCH IS ABOUT CHRISTIAN

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OTHER TRIPTYCHS OF THE TIME SHOWED PURSUITS OF THE DAY SUCH AS HUNTING NOTICE HOW EACH PANEL SHOWS A DIFFERENT PART OF THE HUNT

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OTHER TRIPTYCHS WERE DESIGNED AS PURELY ORNAMENTAL PIECES. THIS ONE IS MADE OF GOLD AND PRECIOUS JEWELS.

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THE TRIPTYCH DESIGN WAS USED TO CREATE A BEAUTIFUL CLOCK, ALSO INLAID WITH GOLD AND JEWELS.

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THIS MAY HAVE BEEN PART OF A RELIGIOUS HOME DECORATION

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MANY TRIPTYCH DESIGNS WERE USED TO DECORATE THE INSIDES AND OUTSIDES OF BUILDINGS. THIS TRIPTYCH IS CARVED OUT OF STONE ON THE OUTSIDE OF A BUILDING.

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TODAY WE USE THE SAME DESIGN IDEA TO EXPRESS MANY EMOTIONS AND CONCEPTS.

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WE COULD USE THE SAME IMAGE 3 TIMES TO MAKE A STATEMENT.

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WE COULD USE THE SAME IMAGE AND ALTER IT SLIGHTLY.

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WE COULD CHANGE THE DESIGN A LITTLE IN EACH PANEL.

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OR USE 3 DIFFERENT IMAGES TO MAKE A STATEMENT

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OR TELL A COMPLETE STORY IN 3 CONTINUING PANELS

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EVERYDAY VIEWS CAN TELL A DIFFERENT STOPY WHEN WE CHANGE OUR PERSPECTIVE (HOW WE SEE IT)

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WE CAN CHANGE THE CONCEPT TO FIT OUR IDEA. WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT THIS TRIPTYCH?

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WE CAN EVEN BRING IT HOME AND LIVE WITH IT EVERYDAY

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THIS IS HOW AN OLD IDEA IS USED IN A NEW WAY (CONTEXT)