Concept art history

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Videogame concept art can trace its history back to impressionism, painters like
JMW turner and Monet.
But examples of romanticism also reflect the styles and tones used in modern
concept
art.

In the fledgling stages of concept art fashion design had a huge influence on video
game designs. No one knew how to design characters and costumes, so inspiration
was sought elsewhere.
Car design is also a big influence on videogame design, look into it. In the 80s film
special effects started becoming more elaborate. Star wars concept art, and
especially blade runner. You want to research into Syd mead. An industrial engineer
turned futurist. Designed Blade runner. Is a genius. Infact his work inspired mass
effect, and is deemed a ‘meadian future’.
Finally look at the works of yoshitaka amino, and relate them to what you find. Note
how his works are similar to that seen in fashion art. Look at craig mullins, who
trained as a classical oil painter, his works are especially classical in style.