fanart
/ˈfæn.ɑːt/ IELTSAcademic
noun
Art, writing, or digital images made by fans about a book, film, game, or other work they love. It is usually made for fun, not by the original creator.
- She posted fanart of her favorite anime character.
- The game community shared lots of fanart online.
- My friend draws fanart every weekend.
Adinary Nuance
Fanart is different from fan fiction because fanart is visual, while fan fiction is written. It is also different from official artwork, which comes from the original creator or studio. People usually use fanart in online fandoms and social media, not in formal writing.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- tranh fan
- Spanish
- fanart
- Chinese
- 同人图
- Japanese
- ファンアート
- Korean
- 팬아트
Etymology
Fanart is a modern compound of fan and art. It became common with online fandoms and digital sharing in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Common phrases
draw fanartshare fanartpost fanart onlinefanart of a character
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is fanart one word or two words?
- Both forms are seen, but fanart is common online. In careful writing, fan art is also normal.
- Is fanart the same as fan fiction?
- No. Fanart is visual art. Fan fiction is a story or text made by fans.
- Is fanart formal English?
- No, it is mainly used in online and informal contexts.
- Can I use fanart in business writing?
- Usually no, unless you are talking about online fan communities or pop culture.