Legal Definitions - analogous art

Analogous art refers to a type of art that is similar in style, subject matter, or technique to another piece of art. It can be compared to how two things are alike, but not exactly the same.

For example, if an artist creates a painting of a landscape using watercolors, and another artist creates a painting of a similar landscape using oil paints, their works can be considered analogous art. They both depict a landscape, but the medium and technique used are different.

Another example of analogous art is when an artist creates a sculpture of a human figure using clay, and another artist creates a sculpture of a similar human figure using bronze. Both sculptures depict a human figure, but the materials used are different.

Analogous art can also refer to art that is inspired by another artist's work, but not a direct copy. For instance, if an artist creates a painting of a flower using bright colors and bold brushstrokes, and another artist creates a painting of a different flower using similar colors and brushstrokes, their works can be considered analogous art.