English

Alternative forms

• fan art

Noun

fanart ‎(uncountable)

1. (fandom slang) Artwork created unofficially by fans of a book, film, etc., and based on it.
   • 2008, Kristin Thompson, The Frodo Franchise: The Lord of the Rings and Modern Hollywood (page 179)

     The same genres have inspired fanart as well.

   • 2010, Antonia Levi, Mark McHarry, Dru Pagliassotti, Boys' Love Manga (page 16)

     Aarinfantasy's Web site offers several areas for fans to give back—whether this is sharing fanart in the Member's Gallery or offering support, discussion or interaction in the general forums.

Hypernyms

• fanwork

Related terms

• fangame
• fanvid