"key art" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From key + art. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|key|art}} key + art Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} key art (uncountable)
  1. A single, iconic image that serves as the foundation for an entire marketing campaign, capturing the essence, mood, or story of a product, film, TV show, or brand; adapted across all promotional materials like posters, websites, and social media to create immediate recognition. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: key artwork, key visual
    Sense id: en-key_art-en-noun-U00bBrcA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Art, Marketing, Media
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