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Thought by many to have begun as early as the 600s in Asia, woodblock and woodcut printing techniques became popular in Europe during the middle ages, eventually leading to the beautiful artwork of Albrecht Durer, whose woodblock images are famous. Relying on simple printmaking techniques by which an image is sketched on a block of wood after which the surrounding wood is cut away (woodcut), a print is produced when the raised image is inked and then stamped. Prints in multiple colors require the application of numerous "stamps" to the same piece of paper or fabric. The resulting printmaking images are often noted for their simplicity, clarity and stunning color.
If you are searching for a way to expand your collection of unique fine arts, explore the images in our online gallery. Woodblock printing is elegant. It has had a strong influence on great European printmaking of the past two centuries. Woodblock prints represent fine art at its most interesting and its best. Other wood based techniques worth considering include wood engraving. Engraving is en equally respected technique, and the images produced by engraving are as stunning as woodcut any day!
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Barbara Swanson is a successful author and a distinguished freelance writer who specializes in art, music, education and international issues.
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