The art of woodblock printing originated in the Sui Dynasty, became widespread in the Tang Dynasty, was refine…
The art of woodblock printing originated in the Sui Dynasty, became widespread in the Tang Dynasty, was refined during the Song Dynasty, and flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The traditional process is highly intricate, generally divided into four stages: material preparation, block carving, printing, and color registration/bookbinding. Each stage involves multiple steps, which vary depending on the type of print being produced.