Woodcut: meaning, definitions and examples

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woodcut

[ ˈwʊdˌkʌt ]

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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.

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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.