Woodcut: meaning, definitions and examples
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woodcut
[ ˈwʊdˌkʌt ]
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.
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
Etymology
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.