what is triptych?
A triptych is a series of three paintings or carved panels intended to be displayed together.
Originated in Ancient Rome, triptychs became a popular form of altar pieces for Early Christian churches
Triptych, Mosan, Belgium, c. 1156–58.
The Morgan Library & Museum, New York City
Triptych. ca. 1250–75
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 304
Triptych icon of the Feodorovskaya Mother of God
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Traditionally two of the panels were attached to the central one by hinges and folded over it, to show two different paintings on the back.
In modern art, you can use any media to create a triptych, including painting, drawing, relief carving, collages, photography, graphic design, etc.
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A triptych of the seed heads of a Great Willow herb
Daniel Heller,
digital art
BATMOBILE 66 TRIPTYCH BY STAERMOSE POSTERS
Credit: Thermostat Posters
Shapes and dimensions can vary, but there has to be an order or logic to why you are using these dimensions. Usually, you have all 3 images have the same height. Width can be the same for all 3 pieces, or at least the side panels are the same width. Remember, the 3 pieces will be displayed together - they should look like they belong together.
Here are some examples:
Unity (principle of Design) should be applied to triptych. That means that all panels have to share some properties: color scheme, repeated elements or variations of elements, common theme, background or anything that will make these three panels look like they belong together:
