Woodblock printing allowed the Chinese to?
History · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Woodblock printing allowed the Chinese to mass-produce texts and images more efficiently than by hand-copying. This method of printing, which originated in China around the 7th century during the Tang Dynasty, involved carving an entire page of text or an image in reverse on a wooden block. The block would then be inked, and paper was pressed against it to transfer the ink, thereby creating a print. Woodblock printing facilitated the spread of literature, education, and culture, making books and printed materials accessible to a wider audience at lower costs. It also supported the dissemination of religious texts, such as Buddhist scriptures, which were among the first works to be printed in this way.