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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.
RELIGIOUSTRIPTYCH=3
PARTS
EACH PANEL (SECTION) HAS A DIFFERENT PART OF THE
STORY. THIS MEDIEVAL TRIPTCH IS ABOUT CHRISTIAN
RELIGIOUS STORY
THEHUNT
OTHER TRIPTYCHS OF THE TIME SHOWED PURSUITS OF THE
DAY SUCH AS HUNTING NOTICE HOW EACH PANEL SHOWS A
DIFFERENT PART OF THE HUNT
ORNAMENTALTRIPTYCH
OTHER TRIPTYCHS WERE DESIGNED AS PURELY
ORNAMENTAL PIECES. THIS ONE IS MADE OF GOLD AND
PRECIOUS JEWELS.
TRIPTYCHCLOCK
THE TRIPTYCH DESIGN WAS USED TO CREATE A BEAUTIFUL
CLOCK, ALSO INLAID WITH GOLD AND JEWELS.
ORNAMENTALANDRELIGIOUS
THIS MAY HAVE BEEN PART OF A RELIGIOUS HOME
DECORATION
STONETRIPTYCH
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.
GOTHGIRL
TODAY WE USE THE SAME DESIGN IDEA TO EXPRESS MANY
EMOTIONS AND CONCEPTS.
3DOGS1DOG
WE COULD USE THE SAME IMAGE 3 TIMES TO MAKE A
STATEMENT.
VANGOGH3
WE COULD USE THE SAME IMAGE AND ALTER IT SLIGHTLY.
ABSTRACTWAVE3
WE COULD CHANGE THE DESIGN A LITTLE IN EACH PANEL.
3BEAUTIIES
OR USE 3 DIFFERENT IMAGES TO MAKE A STATEMENT
NATURETRIPTYCH
OR TELL A COMPLETE STORY IN 3 CONTINUING PANELS
NY3WSAYS
EVERYDAY VIEWS CAN TELL A DIFFERENT STOPY WHEN WE CHANGE OUR
PERSPECTIVE (HOW WE SEE IT)
SIZESHIFT
WE CAN CHANGE THE CONCEPT TO FIT OUR IDEA. WHAT’S
DIFFERENT ABOUT THIS TRIPTYCH?
BRINGITHOME
WE CAN EVEN BRING IT HOME AND LIVE WITH IT EVERYDAY
CRUSADERS
THIS IS HOW AN OLD IDEA IS USED IN A NEW WAY (CONTEXT)

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