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diptych

 

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Noun diptych has 1 sense
  1. diptych - a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on two panels (usually hinged like a book)
    --1 is a kind of
    art, fine art

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Diptych

Definition:

A diptych refers to a pair of artistic or written works that are hinged together or displayed side by side. It usually consists of two panels that were originally joined together, depicting related or contrasting subjects. In a broader sense, it can also refer to any series or set of two things that are considered together.

Example sentences:

  1. The diptych displayed in the art gallery beautifully depicts scenes from both urban and rural life.
  2. The diptych of ancient hieroglyphics provided valuable insights into the historical civilization.
  3. I bought a diptych of landscape paintings online to decorate my living room.
  4. In literature, the author often employs a diptych structure to present the contrasting lives of the two main characters.

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