Below is a glossary article post in the category P which discusses the explanation of the meaning, definition and meaning of the acronym, term, jargon, or termonology of Polyptych based on summaries from various types of sources (references) that are relevant, related, and trustworthy.
Understanding Polyptych
So, what is actually meant by Polyptych?
Polyptych is a painting or other two -dimensional artwork consisting of more than three panels.
Explanation of Polyptych
Polyptych (/ ˈPɒlɪptɪk/ pol-ip-tik; Greek: Poly- “many” and “folding”) is a painting (usually a panel painting) which is divided into several parts, or panels. Specifically, diptych is a two -part work of art; Triptych is the work of three parts; Tetraptych or rectangular has four parts, while Polyptych describes every work of art that is formed more than one part of the constitutive.
Historically, polyptych usually displays a “central” or “main” panel which is usually the largest attachment; Another panel is called the “side”, or “wing” panel. Sometimes sometimes, as proven in the work of Ghent and Isenheim, hinged panels can vary in setting “views” or “openings” different in the work. The upper panel often illustrates a static scene, while the lower register, Predella, often describes a small narrative scene.
The most common Polyptych was created by the early Renaissance painter, who mostly designed their works to become altarpieces in churches and cathedrals. The form of polyptych art is also quite popular among the ukiyo-e printmak maker for the Japanese Edo period.
Some medieval manuscripts are polyptych, especially by Carolingian, where the column on the page is framed with a border that resembles a polyptych painting.
Moreover, as we have seen above, this term is one of a collection of dictionaries, acronyms, terms, jargon, or terminology in the field of arts that begins with an alphabet or prefix P, as well as terms associated with P.
Meaning of Polyptych in the English, Indonesian (Including Javanese and Sundanese), and Malaysian Translation Dictionary
Apart from discussing the meaning and discussion of the definition, to deepen it further, here we also need to know what the word means in the English, Indonesian (including Javanese and Sundanese) translation dictionaries, as well as Malaysia (Malay).
For easy understanding, in this glossary post, we will explain it in the form of a list of translations of terms from various types of languages as follows:
- English; Terminology = Polyptych.
- Indonesian (including Javanese and Sundanese translations); Terminology = Polyptych (Indonesian), Polyptych (Java), and Polytepatch in Sundanese.
- Malaysian; Terminology = Polyptych.
Closing
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Footnotes
This glossary post was created by referring to the conclusions of the meaning of definitions from various authoritative relevant references such as Wikipedia, Britannica and several other sources such as MoMA, Tate, ModernArts, and so on. This word is one of a collection of terminology in the field of Art which begins with the alphabet or prefix P. This article wasupdated in Nov of 2024.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creativity
- https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?search=polyptych
- https://www.britannica.com/search?query=polyptych
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