Woodcut
noun
A print created by carving a design into a block of wood, inking it, and pressing it onto paper or cloth.
The artist made a beautiful woodcut illustration for the book cover.
Often appears as...
- woodcut print
- woodcut illustration
noun
The technique or art of making prints by carving designs into wooden blocks.
He studied woodcut at the art college.
Often appears as...
- woodcut art
- woodcut technique
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Academic
noun
A print created by carving a design into a block of wood, inking it, and pressing it onto paper or cloth.
The artist made a beautiful woodcut illustration for the book cover.
Often appears as...
- woodcut print
- woodcut illustration
noun
The technique or art of making prints by carving designs into wooden blocks.
He studied woodcut at the art college.
Often appears as...
- woodcut art
- woodcut technique
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Artistic Technique
Woodcut is a traditional artistic technique, implying a handmade and vintage quality.
The exhibition features woodcuts that capture the rustic charm of the countryside.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Heritage
Woodcuts have historical significance in cultures, often reflecting folklore and heritage.
Japanese woodcuts often depict scenes from ancient tales and daily life.
Pro Tip 3/3Collectible Item
As an art form, woodcut prints can be collectible, with originals being more valuable.
Her grandfather's collection included valuable woodcuts from the Renaissance period.
Pro Tip 1/3Artistic Technique
Woodcut is a traditional artistic technique, implying a handmade and vintage quality.
The exhibition features woodcuts that capture the rustic charm of the countryside.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Heritage
Woodcuts have historical significance in cultures, often reflecting folklore and heritage.
Japanese woodcuts often depict scenes from ancient tales and daily life.
Pro Tip 3/3Collectible Item
As an art form, woodcut prints can be collectible, with originals being more valuable.
Her grandfather's collection included valuable woodcuts from the Renaissance period.
Pro Tip 1/3Artistic Technique
Woodcut is a traditional artistic technique, implying a handmade and vintage quality.
The exhibition features woodcuts that capture the rustic charm of the countryside.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Heritage
Woodcuts have historical significance in cultures, often reflecting folklore and heritage.
Japanese woodcuts often depict scenes from ancient tales and daily life.
Pro Tip 3/3Collectible Item
As an art form, woodcut prints can be collectible, with originals being more valuable.
Her grandfather's collection included valuable woodcuts from the Renaissance period.
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Video examples
Thomas Thwaites: How I...
And there you can see that woodcut is basically what I ended up doing. But instead of a bellows, I had a leaf blower. And that was something that reoccurred throughout the project, was, the smaller the scale you want to work on, the further back in time you have to go.
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Fredrik Hiebert:...
that are woodcuts in his book and we assumed that he must have had a photographic memory. Look at this bridge, unbelievable. You had to go to Peru to imagine that something like that was real. It was so exciting for me to see, in a woodcut like this of Alto Peru
Video examples
Thomas Thwaites: How I...
And there you can see that woodcut is basically what I ended up doing. But instead of a bellows, I had a leaf blower. And that was something that reoccurred throughout the project, was, the smaller the scale you want to work on, the further back in time you have to go.
Video examples
Fredrik Hiebert:...
that are woodcuts in his book and we assumed that he must have had a photographic memory. Look at this bridge, unbelievable. You had to go to Peru to imagine that something like that was real. It was so exciting for me to see, in a woodcut like this of Alto Peru
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