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2. woodcut
noun. engraving consisting of a block of wood with a design cut into it; used to make prints.
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Sentences with woodcut
1. Noun, singular or mass
To create a woodcut, an artist selectively carves a block of wood so that some areas are raised and others are recessed.
2. Verb, past participle
According to the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), art prints are created on paper using ink and a variety of methods such as etching, lithography, screenprint or woodcut through a special transfer process.
3. Adjective
Depending on the size and the level of detail of the desired print, carving a woodcut block can take anywhere from a few hours to several days.
4. Verb, past tense
Today's artists use several alternative printmaking media, but woodcut nevertheless presents several advantages over comparable techniques such as intaglio and linocut.
