concept art
Americannoun
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an artistic rendering of an element or elements in a film, TV show, or video game, created as part of the development and visualization of characters, costumes, environments, etc.
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By 2019 as the developmental process for the concept art was moving along, the Duffer Brothers approached Gower, whose work on “Game of Thrones” and “Chernobyl” they admired.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2025
Eventually, the crew was able to get their hands the original concept art for the Nostromo through Marjorie Chodorov at Scott Free who sourced the 50-year-old drawings from Disney.
From Salon • Jul. 17, 2025
The attraction has been referenced by Disney and others over the years as a “lost” attraction, but “The Happiest Place on Earth” will feature some never-before-seen concept art from Imagineer Claude Coats.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025
“The Creator,” for example, was nothing but mind-blowing concept art with zero plot or acting.
From Salon • Feb. 16, 2025
He said it was "too soon" to share footage but let the audience look at "cool concept art" which featured the characters in the sky and surrounded by fire.
From BBC • Aug. 10, 2024
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