polyptych
- noun
- /ˈpɒlɪptɪk/
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políptico
- 38 scholars agree that Rogier's polyptych was executed between 1443 and 1451, the years of the foundation and dedication of the Hotel-Dieu in Beaune for which it was commissioned.
- Rogier's polyptych
Examples
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The ancient polyptych displayed in the museum showcases the talent of Renaissance artists through its detailed craftsmanship.
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In the art gallery, we admired a magnificent polyptych composed of five panels illustrating biblical scenes.
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The polyptych is frontal in order to face observers and to present sacred images wholly.
Academic text (1994) -
The polyptych of Le Bar-sur-Loup in the Alpes Maritimes (1395) is an even more striking example.
Academic text (1992) -
A polyptych by the local painter Antonio Boselli, representing Saints Peter, Paul, and John the Evangelist (1509), decorated the altar of Saint Peter and the SS. Quattro Coronati.
Academic text (2000) -
The newly restored polyptych features intricate carvings and vibrant colors that captivate visitors.
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Morphology
polyptych = poly + ptych
The word contains the classical combining prefix poly- meaning 'many', but the base ptych is not a standalone English word, so the overall meaning is not readily recoverable for most learners.
Etymology
Polyptych comes from the Greek parts poly- meaning 'many' and -ptych meaning 'fold' or 'panel', so it is a 'many-fold' picture made of several joined panels, much like a triptych which has three panels.