Meaning & use
convention art
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Meanings
noununcountable
Artwork made for, sold at, or shown at a fan convention, such as prints, badges, and stickers.
Grammar: Used as a mass noun: you say 'I sell convention art', not 'a convention art'.
Patterns
- sell convention art
- convention art table
- a convention art print
She pays for her hotel room by selling convention art at weekend events.
His convention art table was covered with prints of dragons and spaceships.
Most of the convention art in that hall was drawn digitally.
noununcountable
The official visual design of a particular convention, including its logo, posters, and banners.
Grammar: Often used with 'the': the convention art was designed by a local studio.
Patterns
- the convention art for something
- design the convention art
The convention art for this year's event features a lighthouse.
A student competition chose the convention art for the science fair.
Common combinations
- sell convention art
- Many young illustrators sell convention art to build a following.
- a convention art table
- Book a convention art table early if you want a good spot.
- convention art print
- She bought a signed convention art print of a fox in armor.
- official convention art
- The official convention art appears on every badge and tote bag.
Synonyms and how they differ
- fan art
- Fan art is any artwork based on someone else's characters, whether or not it is sold at a convention.
- concept art
- Concept art is design work made during production of a film or game, not artwork tied to a convention.
Word family
- convention noun
- A large organized meeting or event for people with a shared interest.
- conventioneer noun
- A person who regularly attends conventions.
Commonly confused: convention art or conventional art?
convention art vs conventional art
'Conventional art' means art in a traditional, ordinary style; 'convention art' has nothing to do with style and relates to a convention event.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'convention art' most naturally?
Choose one answer.
'Convention art' refers to artwork made for or sold at a convention, so selling it at events fits. Option A should be 'conventional art', which describes a traditional style, and D confuses the phrase with 'conscientious'.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “convention art”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.