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woodcut
An artistic printing technique in which a motif is carved into a wooden block. It refers both to the process itself and to the finished print made from this block.
Albrecht Dürer war ein Meister des Holzschnitts.
Albrecht Dürer was a master of the woodcut.
crude sketch
In a figurative sense, a crude, simplified, and undifferentiated depiction or characterization. It is often used disparagingly for something that lacks subtlety and nuance.
Die Darstellung der Charaktere in dem Film war leider reinster Holzschnitt.
The portrayal of the characters in the film was unfortunately the crudest of sketches.
The word consists of 'Holz' (wood) and 'Schnitt' (cut). It literally describes the original artistic technique in which an image is cut into a piece of wood.
Im Museum gibt es eine beeindruckende Sammlung alter Holzschnitte.
The museum has an impressive collection of old woodcuts.
You can recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about art, museums, or printing techniques, the literal meaning is intended. If it is about criticism of films, books, or characters, the figurative, negative meaning is intended.
Dieser Holzschnitt aus dem 16. Jahrhundert ist sehr wertvoll.
This woodcut from the 16th century is very valuable.
In the figurative meaning, 'Holzschnitt' (crude sketch) is always negative criticism. It describes a depiction that is too simple, clichéd, and without depth. It is often intensified with 'reinster' (pure/absolute) or 'grober' (crude).
Die Argumentation des Politikers war ein grober Holzschnitt und ignorierte alle komplexen Details.
The politician's argument was a crude sketch and ignored all the complex details.
cliché
Klischee and Holzschnitt can both be used to criticize a simplified depiction. Klischee particularly highlights a familiar, ingrained, and often outdated image; Holzschnitt focuses more on a crude, undifferentiated depiction without fine distinctions. Choose Klischee for a conventional idea and Holzschnitt when the lack of nuance is the focus.
Der Artikel zeichnet einen Holzschnitt vom Unternehmer, ohne seine unterschiedlichen Motive zu zeigen.
The article presents a crude sketch of the entrepreneur without showing his different motives.
Die Serie wiederholt das Klischee vom reichen Unternehmer, der nur an Geld denkt.
The series repeats the cliché of the wealthy entrepreneur who cares only about money.
