Woodblock: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ผ๏ธ
woodblock
[ หwสdblษk ]
printing technique
A woodblock is a piece of wood that has been carved with a design or text for the purpose of printing. This traditional method of printing involves inking the raised surface of the carved block and then pressing it onto paper or fabric. Woodblock printing dates back to ancient China and has been used in various cultures around the world. It allows for multiple copies to be produced quickly and is often associated with artistic prints and books.
Synonyms
block print, engraving, woodcut
Examples of usage
- The artist created beautiful images using a woodblock.
- Woodblock printing has a long history in Asian art.
- He learned the ancient technique of woodblock printing.
- The museum featured an exhibit on woodblock prints.
Translations
Translations of the word "woodblock" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bloco de madeira
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคเคกเคผเฅ เคเคพ เคฌเฅเคฒเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Holzblock
๐ฎ๐ฉ blok kayu
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตัะตะฒ'ัะฝะธะน ะฑััั
๐ต๐ฑ blok drewniany
๐ฏ๐ต ๆจ่ฃฝใใญใใฏ
๐ซ๐ท bloc de bois
๐ช๐ธ bloque de madera
๐น๐ท ahลap blok
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฌด ๋ธ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชูุฉ ุฎุดุจูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ dลevฤnรฝ blok
๐ธ๐ฐ drevenรฝ blok
๐จ๐ณ ๆจๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ leseni blok
๐ฎ๐ธ viรฐarblaรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาะฐั ะฑะปะพะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแก แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ taxta blok
๐ฒ๐ฝ bloque de madera
Etymology
The term 'woodblock' originates from the combination of 'wood', referring to the material used, and 'block', describing its shape. Woodblock printing began in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) and was an important method for producing textiles and literary works. The technique spread to Japan, influencing Ukiyo-e style prints, which depict landscapes and scenes of everyday life. In Europe, woodblock printing was adapted for use in the creation of illustrated books in the 15th century, notably during the Renaissance. The art and technique have seen a revival in the modern era among artists who appreciate the unique qualities of handmade prints.