Multi Panel Artworks Quintych 3200 x 900mm overall "Peaceful Pelican" Sunset Sol
John Lechner
A triptych (/ˈtrɪptɪk/ trip-tik; from the Greek adjective τρίπτυχον ("three-fold"), from tri, i.e., "three" and ptysso, i.e., "to fold" or ptyx, i.e., "fold") is a work of art that is divided into three sections. It is therefore a type of polyptych, the term for all multi-panel works. The middle panel is typically the largest and it is flanked by two smaller related works, although there are triptychs of equal-sized panels.
Polyptychs can be prepared with a variety of options, specifically, a "diptych" is a two-part work of art; a "triptych" is a three-part work; a "tetraptych" or "quadriptych" has four parts; "pentaptych" five; "hexaptych" six; "heptaptych" seven; and "octaptych" eight parts.
Artworks as triptychs or other polyptychs have two key advantages.
Because of their arrangement and shape they are fantastic impact pieces.
A multi-panel artwork is able to be significantly larger than a single panel artwork.