What is a Triptych?

Forms of Artistic expression have changed but others have remained the same. In this presentation, we will explore the historic origins and the current usage of the Triptych in creative expression.

1. What is a TRIPTYCH?

2. 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.

3. RELIGIOUS TRIPTYCH=3 PARTS
EACH PANEL (SECTION) HAS A DIFFERENT PART OF THE
STORY. THIS MEDIEVAL TRIPTCH IS ABOUT CHRISTIAN
RELIGIOUS STORY

4. THE HUNT
OTHER TRIPTYCHS OF THE TIME SHOWED PURSUITS OF THE
DAY SUCH AS HUNTING NOTICE HOW EACH PANEL SHOWS A
DIFFERENT PART OF THE HUNT

5. ORNAMENTAL TRIPTYCH
OTHER TRIPTYCHS WERE DESI GNED AS PURELY
ORNAMENTAL PIECES. THIS ONE IS MADE OF GOLD AND
PRECIOUS JEWELS.

6. TRIPTYCH CLOCK
THE TRIPTYCH DESIGN WAS USED TO CREATE A BEAUTIFUL
CLOCK, ALSO INLAID WITH GOLD AND JEWELS.

7. ORNAMENTAL AND RELIGIOUS
THIS MAY HAVE BEEN PART OF A RELIGIOUS HOME
DECORATION

8. STONE TRIPTYCH
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.

9. GOTH GIRL
TODAY WE USE THE SAME DESIGN IDEA TO EXPRESS MANY
EMOTIONS AND CONCEPTS.

10. 3 DOGS 1 DOG
WE COULD USE THE SAME IMAGE 3 TIMES TO MAKE A
STATEMENT.

11. VAN GOGH 3
WE COULD USE THE SAME IMAGE AND ALTER IT SLIGHTLY.

12. ABSTRACT WAVE 3
WE COULD CHANGE THE DESIGN A LITTLE IN EACH PANEL.

13. 3 BEAUTIIES
OR USE 3 DIFFERENT IMAGES TO MAKE A STATEMENT

14. NATURE TRIPTYCH
OR TELL A COMPLETE STORY IN 3 CONTINUING PANELS

15. NY 3 WSAYS
EVERYDAY VIEWS CAN TELL A DIFFERENT STOPY WHEN WE CHANGE OUR
PERSPECTIVE (HOW WE SEE IT)

16. SIZE SHIFT
WE CAN CHANGE THE CONCEPT TO FIT OUR IDEA. WHAT’S
DIFFERENT ABOUT THIS TRIPTYCH?

17. BRING IT HOME
WE CAN EVEN BRING IT HOME AND LIVE WITH IT EVERYDAY

18. CRUSADERS
THIS IS HOW AN OLD IDEA IS USED IN A NEW WAY (CONTEXT)