artdump
/ˈɑːt.dʌmp/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A large set of drawings, paintings, sketches, or other art posted or shared at one time, often online. It usually means the artist is showing many pieces together, not one finished work.
- She posted an artdump from her sketchbook.
- His artdump got many likes on Instagram.
- I saved her artdump for later inspiration.
Adinary Nuance
An artdump is different from a portfolio or gallery because it feels more casual and less selected. It is also more specific than a post, because it usually contains many art pieces together. Writers use it for social media sharing, not for formal presentation. It often suggests a quick, broad showcase rather than a polished collection.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- đăng nhiều tranh
- Spanish
- publicación de arte
- Chinese
- 作品合集
- Japanese
- 作品まとめ
- Korean
- 작품 모음
Etymology
A modern internet word formed from art + dump. It became common in online art communities in the 2010s, where artists share many works at once.
Common phrases
post an artdumpartdump threadfresh artdump
Synonyms
Related words
Frequently asked questions
- Is artdump a formal word?
- No. It is informal and mostly used online by artists and fans.
- What is the difference between artdump and portfolio?
- An artdump is casual and large. A portfolio is more selected and professional.
- Can I use artdump in business writing?
- Usually no. It sounds too casual for business or academic writing.