The ancient art of wood block printing

In the past week, we've had the chance to visit two places where the focus is on preserving and maintaining the ancient tradition of Chinese woodblock printing.  Since at least the Tang dynasty (almost 2000 years ago), the Chinese have used woodblocks to print documents, books, posters and images--a much more efficient process than hand-drawn calligraphy for producing multiple copies.  While the creation of the woodblocks themselves is just as laborious, the block can then be preserved and used for centuries if properly stored.

Living Heritage: Woodblock Printing

Woodblock Printing

5,937 Woodblock Print Images, Stock Photos, 3D objects, & Vectors

Scenery of Totsuka in Edo Period, Painting, Woodcut

Woodblock RoundTable: Arts of Japan series : print #6 - keyblock done

Ash Block Printing – Lighten Up Handmade

ARTISAN CRAFTED BEAUTY, Handmade Wood Block Printed Linen Women Kimono Bathrobe £87.52 - PicClick UK

Woodblock Prints in the Ukiyo-e Style, Essay, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Traditional Wood Block Printed Linen Woman Kimono –