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/ˈwʊdkʌt/ · wood.cut
noun
- An engraved block of wood, especially one used as a printing form. The artist used a woodcut to create a series of prints for her exhibition.
- A method of printmaking from such a block. Woodcut is a traditional technique that has been used for centuries to create intricate designs.
- A print produced with this method. The museum featured a collection of woodcuts from the 19th century.
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Did you know? Woodcuts were a popular form of art in the Middle Ages, with many famous artists creating intricate designs using this technique.