Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

diptych

Noun

/ˈdɪp.tɪk/

Definition

A two-paneled artwork or a two-part painting.

Examples

The artist created a stunning diptych that depicted scenes from nature.
In the museum, I admired a medieval diptych that told a religious story through its two panels.
Her latest exhibition features a diptych that explores the theme of duality in life.

Meaning

The term ‘diptych’ refers to a work of art that consists of two panels, typically hinged together, which may be used for narrative or artistic expression.