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What is a woodcut in art?
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A woodcut is a process where tools are used to carve a design into a wooden surface. Woodcut is the oldest form of printmaking wherein the wooden carving can be reused to print the same image repeatedly.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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