CultureJune 16, 2026
linocut
/ˈlaɪ.noʊ.kʌt/
Definition
A printmaking technique where an artist carves a design into a sheet of linoleum, which is then inked and pressed onto a surface to create an image.
Etymology
The word is a portmanteau of 'linoleum,' a floor covering material made from solidified linseed oil, and 'cut.' It emerged in the early 20th century as artists adopted the industrial material as a softer, easier-to-carve alternative to traditional woodblocks.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe a specific style of rendering by artist Daniel González for a large-scale pop-up book project at the Central Library. It highlights the physical, hand-crafted nature of his artistic contribution.
ON Culture: Art in Unexpected Places
Read the full article ↗The Santa Barbara Independent