tranh in tay
Definition
- Noun:
- Handmade print / Hand-printed picture: A type of artwork, typically a picture or design, created by manually applying ink or paint to a prepared surface (like a woodblock or stencil) and then pressing it onto paper or fabric. This term emphasizes the manual, artisanal process as opposed to mechanical reproduction.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy sưu tầm nhiều tranh in tay của các nghệ nhân Đông Hồ. (She collects many handmade prints by Dong Ho artisans.)
- Tranh in tay thường có nét đặc trưng và độc bản. (Hand-printed pictures often have distinctive lines and are unique.)
Advanced Usage
- The term can refer specifically to traditional Vietnamese folk prints, such as "tranh Đông Hồ" (Dong Ho paintings), which are a famous type of using woodblocks and natural colors.
Variants and Related Words
- Tranh khắc gỗ (n): woodcut print. A subtype of .
- Tranh dân gian (n): folk painting. A broader category that often includes .
Synonyms
- Handmade print: A print made by hand.
- Hand-printed artwork: Art produced through manual printing techniques.
- Estampe (from French): A print or impression, especially an artistic one.
Related Idioms
- is a specific term and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. The cultural value lies in the term itself, denoting traditional craftsmanship.