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Definition of Polyptych
1. Noun. (arts) a work consisting of multiple painted or carved panels joined together, often with hinges ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Polyptych
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Polyptych
Literary usage of Polyptych
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Apollo: An Illustrated Manual of the History of Art Throughout the Ages by Salomon Reinach (1907)
"... polyptych of the "Adoration of the Lamb."—The Masterpieces of Jan van Eyck.—His
followers: Albert van ..."
2. Lorenzo Lotto: An Essay in Constructive Art Criticism by Bernard Berenson (1901)
"The first dated work by Alvise that has come down to us is the polyptych of 1475
l at ... The polyptych is in five panels, in a Gothic frame. ..."
3. The Central Italian Painters of the Renaissance by Bernard Berenson (1909)
"polyptych. Karlsruhe. 403. Crucifixion and Pope blessing Penitents. 1468. ...
polyptych. Coronation and Saints. 1466. polyptych: Crucifixion and Saints. ..."
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