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More from the Art GlossaryArt Glossary: MiniatureArt Glossary: GlazeArt Glossary: Tonking More from the Art GlossaryArt Glossary: Negative SpaceArt Glossary: StretcherArt Glossary: Foreshortening New posts to the Painting forums:"Art Glossary: Triptych"Definition: A triptych is a series of three paintings. Traditionally two are attached to the central one by hinges and fold over it. Triptychs are often used as an altar-piece in a church. More from the Art GlossaryArt Glossary: MiniatureArt Glossary: GlazeArt Glossary: Tonking More from the Art GlossaryArt Glossary: Negative SpaceArt Glossary: StretcherArt Glossary: Foreshortening New posts to the Painting forums: |
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