Woodblock

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Description

A single piece of wood. Woodblocks were carved into sculptures and engraved to produce printing plates and movable printing type.

Synonyms and Related Terms

wood block; wood-block; woodcut

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Authority

  • Luis Nadeau, Encyclopedia of Printing, Photographic, and Photomechanical Processes, Atelier, New Brunswick, 1997

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