A linocut is a kind of printmaking that requires carving a designs on linoleum, inking it and printing it on paper. This technique became well-known in the early 20th century, particularly in the Expressionist phase, because of its bold capabilities. Picasso and Matisse were some artist that accepted linocut because of the strong lines and edges made during the cutting process. The artist first sketches their designs on the linoleum part surface prior to the carving process. After the carving process is done, the cut parts are coated with ink and covered with paper. This method has a different outcomes from great intricately detailed images to captures the contrast of black and white. The irreproachable ease and flexibility of providing a means for spontaneous expression identies linocuts which has been used within other movements such as Bauhaus and Dada. The clearness and inexpensive character of this technique attracts people who try out for the first time printmaking. Currently, Grayson Perry and Angie Lewin still uses this method, marking its contemporary from in the linocut world.