Definition

A piece of art made up of four or more panels that are connected and can be folded together.

Example

The artist created a stunning polyptych that depicted scenes from nature.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a polyptych in a museum?

Yeah, they’re really fascinating to look at!

I love how each panel tells a different part of the story.

Exactly! It's like a visual journey through the artwork.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Polyptych → It is formed from "poly-" (from Greek "polus", meaning many) and "ptychē" (from Greek "ptyche", meaning fold or layer). A polyptych is an artwork composed of multiple panels or layers, hence the meaning of many folds or layers.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('poly-') and 'folds' ('ptychē') to remember that a polyptych is an artwork made of many panels.

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