Wood Block Printing in Indian Culture
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What is the method used in wood block printing?

  • Using a brush to paint the ink onto the paper
  • Dipping the wooden block into the ink and then stamping it onto the paper
  • Rubbing the paper against the ink surface of a wooden block (correct)
  • Pouring ink onto the paper and pressing it onto a wooden block

    • What did China do to advance the paper material?

  • They folded and stitched the paper to create a thicker and more durable material (correct)
  • They applied a special coating to the paper to make it more durable
  • They pressed the paper to remove excess water, making it thicker
  • They added layers of different materials to make it thicker

    • What is calligraphy?

  • A printing technique using wooden blocks
  • A form of artistic handwriting (correct)
  • A type of ink used in printing
  • A method of folding and stitching paper

    • During which century did China become the largest producer of print material?

    <p>16th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did print culture spread to the Western world?

    <p>19th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the method used in wood block printing?

    <p>Rubbing the paper against the ink surface of a wooden block</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did China do to advance the paper material?

    <p>Folded and stitched the paper to create a thicker and more durable material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is calligraphy?

    <p>An artistic form of handwriting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did print culture expand to urban areas, merchants, and rich women?

    <p>17th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the largest producer of print material in the 16th century?

    <p>China</p> Signup and view all the answers

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