Diptych
A Diptych is when two flat plates are attached at each other on a hinge. The word Diptych originally comes from the greek word; δίπτυχον, and This form of attachment were often used in anchient time where they used wax tablets. The Consular Diptych which was a Diptych, made of wood, metal or other materials and decorated with rich sculped decorations was made to celebrate an indidual becoming roman consul. A roman consul served in the highest elected political office of the roaman public. Each year two consuls were voted for to server for one year. While the Moet and Muse Diptych at Monza may have been created for private use only. The most important items created by the humanity from the Late Rome Empire are Diptychs. From the middle age, many panel paintings took Diptych form for personal use.
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