Visitors try woodblock printing to gain an understanding of the skill and artistry of this traditional art form. HAN BAOYI/CHINA DAILY More than 200 Chinese woodblock printing artworks went on ...

laser and 3D printing, the wooden type almost disappeared entirely. However, a small county-level city called Rui'an in China's eastern Zhejiang province carried on the ancient techniques.

Editor's note: The China Engraved Block Printing Technique is a traditional method ... including the reproduction of ancient texts and the creation of limited-edition prints.

Now a 3D printing process is being used to help restore ancient artifacts from ... using this very modern and innovative technique to restore and safeguard some of China’s most important ...