Definition of Concept Art

[maple]

My friend asked me what exactly defines a concept artists the other day. I was a little thrown by the question, for I never had a clear definition of it. Can anyone suggest a definition? Are all artists concept artist to a certain extend?

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[rimwalker]

Ha. This sounds like a familiar topic. I think there's another thread on this board somewhere with a nearly identicle subject.

And here it is. (http://209.126.148.88/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8508&)