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Linolschnitt

linocut (relief print from carved linoleum)

noun li-NOEL-shnit Rare

Usage Note

Linolschnitt is a relief-printing technique in which a design is carved into linoleum and inked for printing. More accessible than woodcut; taught in school art classes and popular with contemporary printmakers.

Examples

"Der Linolschnitt ist ein ideales Druckverfahren für kontrastreiche Schwarz-Weiß-Grafiken."

Natural Translation

The linocut is an ideal printing technique for high-contrast black-and-white graphics.

Literal Translation

The linocut is an ideal printing-method for contrast-rich black-white graphics.

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