Poster Vs Art Print?

They are the same on this site. They are printed on the same paper.

The only difference is that if the artist enables cropping on their images then the posters will be offered in standard cropped sizes so can appear slightly cheaper.

They are basically offering both because some buyers search for prints and some search for posters so they want to make sure our work is shown to everyone.

There is no difference.

Some people want posters which are a standard size, and others want art prints. It's so we show up in both searches on google.

What's the difference between a flapjack and a pancake... Technically nothing. Its just another name. I want a fine art print for my home, but a poster for the dorm.

That said I think the original purpose was that we only had like 5 prints, which looked uneven, so it think the 6th box was poster just to make 2 rows of 3.


----Mike Savad

On this site I think there is little or no difference. Outside of here a fine art print would probably be on better paper, signed by the artist and be of s limited series.

I just wrote a blog about it, although maybe it's too late, Deborah, sorry.

There is a little difference actually, also here in Pixels/Fineartamerica.

Lucia thank you for the info on the different paper thickness. Did you find that info on the site? Or did you buy one of each to discover this difference?

Hi Donna! Thanks a lot, I found it, I like reading and discovering things :)

I will soon finish the blogs related to the different types of wall art and then I will add the link, if you would like.

Edit: tomorrow infact

I mean the link to the site

In general posters are printed on lighter paper, so they are cheaper. But here they are both printed on photo print inkjet paper. I don't know what the exact thickness of the paper is here. There is no exact thickness that makes it photo paper or poster paper. A classic poster was mass produced on cheap paper with ink, A photo was printed on expensive light sensitive paper. Now either can be printed on an inkjet printer in any quantity. A poster is a now a term for any large print.

Can't wait Lucia!

I believe, if you don't allow cropping (to poster size) then you're not selling posters...

Thank you Enrique!

And a super thank you, Abbie, for mentioning that!! I checked my last upload and I allowed cropping, Hopefully I have done it for all images, you never know, someone might like one of my posters :)

Anyway, I just posted my latest (but not last) blog about Wall Art products and so now I post the link from where I got lots of information.

https://fineartamerica.com/wall-art

In that page you will see this question: Need help picking a product type? I clicked LEARN MORE

I also checked when you put in your cart a Wall Art product, there is some extra information about the production and I used that material as well.

I hope it helps

Mike, in the UK there is a huge difference between a flapjack and a pancake
but none between a poster and an art print

The rows' theory is funny and flapjacks and pancakes as I know them are completely different.

But there is a small difference between posters and art prints: it regards the lightness of the paper, which does not affect the quality of the artwork, in case customers wonder.

For example, young ones love to hang up their favourite art prints not only to the walls, but also for example to the doors and to their wardrobe.

Posters are perfect for that, they are lighter and they simply require a sticky adhesive.

Paul is correct with regards to UK. They are the same

Really? Thank you Abbie for saying that. Having it read here I thought it would apply everywhere.

It's good to know, thank you again and sorry, Paul! :)

I just updated my blog :)

:-)

Wait! Flapjacks and pancakes are not the same thing????? I always thought they were!

Well, I know the Greek flapjacks, they are nutty and quite high.

Whew, I am relieved to report that in the US there is no difference between flapjacks and pancakes.

Flapjacks are totally different from pancakes.

I read in the UK that’s true!

In the US though it refers to the same thing (it’s a North vs South thing apparently)

A pancake is a flat cake, often thin and round, prepared from a starch-based batter that may contain eggs, milk and butter and cooked on a hot surface such as a griddle or frying pan, often frying with oil or butter. It is a type of batter bread. Archaeological evidence suggests that pancakes were probably eaten in prehistoric societies.

Wikipedia

A flapjack (also known as a cereal bar, oat bar or oat slice) is a baked bar,[1] cooked in a flat oven tin and cut into squares or rectangles, made from rolled oats, fat (typically butter), brown sugar and usually golden syrup.[2]

The snack is similar to the North American granola bar.

Wikipedia

Interesting Paul!

This is where I found my info: https://www.allrecipes.com/article/pancakes-flapjacks-whats-the-difference/

There are regional and national differences. I found this for here in the USA. Paul, your description certainly fits for the UK.

"In the US, there is no difference. Two terms “flapjack” and “pancake” can be interchanged. The term pancake in the US might also be affected by different regions. In particular, people usually call it “pancake” in the north and west, while “flapjack” is popularly used in the south."

Fine art prints are generally intended to be long lasting, quality reproductions of images or paintings that can be produced using a variety of materials and methods. Posters, on the other hand, are mass produced using low-cost methods and low-quality materials.

I think probably this is what usually happens but it's so good that here the quality of the printing is the same!

If someone will check for a poster (maybe mine? :) im joking, any poster by any artist), this is what they will read before adding it to cart (and if they don't read it, we can tell them, if they ask):

Posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color.
All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.

Generally the difference is in the level of quality. Wall posters are typically printed in large volume on less expensive paper, fine-art posters are printed on high-quality paper, and fine-art prints are printed with careful attention to true color reproduction on high-quality paper.

Edge Underwater, we aren’t talking about in general, because most of us already know the difference between a poster and art print. The question is: what is the difference HERE, at Fineartamerica.

Lucia, never heard back on where you obtained the info on paper thickness on each. And I did notice that it seems there are fewer size options for posters. I compared one of your images and the poster option started with 8 x 10 while the art print option started with 6 x 8. However, each option had seven papers to choose from.

Hi Donna! The day after, as promised, I posted a link and then I explained.

But maybe you missed it because pancakes and flapjacks are probably more interesting :)

Thanks a million, by the way, for taking the time to check my posters. You are right, a couple of days ago, I noticed a difference of size, but since it's not explained I didn't update my blog, not yet, at least.

I only updated it, straight away, with the information confirmed by Abbie, that in UK there is no difference at all.

Thank you Lucia! At first I didn’t find the info, until I clicked the Learn More button. Then it took me to this page where it confirms the paper for posters is thinner.

What it doesn’t say is there are lots more sizes to choose from for Art Prints.

This is what you find after clicking Learn More:



SO happy you discovered this, Lucia!

To recap, posters are thinner and don’t offer as many sizes as art prints.

Thank you so much, Donna, I found it but you showed it and explained it much better!! :)

(You can read the precise thickness of the paper when you select the poster/print).

The only other thing is that in UK, there is no difference at all, this is sure, because Abbie confirmed it. (Except for the sizes, I think)

There is a difference in size also in UK but I don't want to sound as if I contradict Abbie! Abbie, if you want to know how I discovered it, I can send you a mail.

These questions are site related. It matters not about other countries.. only what is on here

OK, Abbie, thank you very much!