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Woodcut
/ˈwʊd.kʌt/noun
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A woodcut is a printmaking technique where an image is carved into a block of wood, inked, and transferred onto paper or fabric to create a bold, textured artwork. This method has been essential in art history for reproducing illustrations and designs en masse, evolving from ancient practices to influence modern graphic design and street art.
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Did you know that the earliest known woodcut print, a Buddhist charm from around 750 AD in Japan, predates the Gutenberg Bible by centuries and helped spread religious texts across Asia? This technique was so influential that it paved the way for the mass production of books, impacting global literacy and culture long before movable type.
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