Question

Which of the following is considered as the block printing method?
(A). Collograph
(B). Wood cut
(C). Lino cut
(D). Oleograph
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) and (B) only
• (A) and (C) only
• (B) and (C) only
• (B) and (D) only

Hint:

Block printing involves carving a solid block to create a raised image. Wood and linoleum are the two most common materials for this, hence "wood cut" and "lino cut."

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Define block printing. Block printing is a form of relief printing where the printing surface is a block from which non-image areas are removed. Ink is applied to the raised surface and then transferred to paper.
Step 2: Evaluate the given methods.

(B) Wood cut: This is a classic block printing method using a block of wood.
(C) Lino cut: This uses a block of linoleum and is another primary example of block printing.
(A) Collograph: This involves creating a collage on a plate; it can be printed as relief but is not typically called block printing.
(D) Oleograph: This is a type of lithographic print, not a block print.
Therefore, the clear examples of block printing methods are Wood cut and Lino cut.