Woodcut: meaning, definitions and examples

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woodcut

 

[ ˈwʊdˌkʌt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

printing

A print made from a design cut in a block of wood, especially formerly used for book illustrations.

Synonyms

woodblock print, xylograph

Examples of usage

  • The book contained beautiful woodcut illustrations.
  • She learned how to create woodcuts in her art class.
Context #2 | Verb

printing

To produce an image or design by cutting into a block of wood.

Synonyms

carve, engrave

Examples of usage

  • The artist woodcut the illustration for the book cover.
  • She enjoys woodcutting as a hobby.

Translations

Translations of the word "woodcut" in other languages:

🇵🇹 xilogravura

🇮🇳 लकड़ी की खुदाई

🇩🇪 Holzschnitt

🇮🇩 ukiran kayu

🇺🇦 гравюра на дереві

🇵🇱 drzeworyt

🇯🇵 木版画 (mokuhanga)

🇫🇷 gravure sur bois

🇪🇸 xilografía

🇹🇷 ağaç baskı

🇰🇷 목판화 (mokpanhwa)

🇸🇦 نقش على الخشب

🇨🇿 dřevoryt

🇸🇰 drevorez

🇨🇳 木刻 (mùkè)

🇸🇮 lesorez

🇮🇸 viðarskurður

🇰🇿 ағаш оймышы

🇬🇪 ხის გრავიურა

🇦🇿 taxta oyma

🇲🇽 xilografía

Word origin

The art of woodcut printing has a long history, dating back to ancient China and Egypt. Woodcutting was a popular technique for creating illustrations in books during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Artists such as Albrecht Dürer were known for their intricate woodcut designs. Today, woodcut remains a cherished form of printmaking, valued for its unique texture and handmade quality.

See also: blackwood, underwood, wood, woodcraft, woodcutter, woodcutting, wooden, woodland, woods, woodshop, woodsman, woodwork, woodworker, woodworking, woodworm, woody.