Vector art is defined in a large part by the software the art was created with, for instance, Illustrator and Corel Draw.

Trying to find a clear definition of vector art, the best I came across was from wisegeek.com, and here is an extract from their definition:

"The images in vector art are basic and simplistic, consisting of lines, points, polygons, and curves. Vector art is akin to the type of imaging typically used to create cartoon images found in comic strips. In addition, vector art is typically used to create business logos and signs, making them easy for the brain to remember."

Vector art, in recent years, has come along in leaps and bounds, as is proved by this collection of 20 examples created by extremely talented artists.

Asian sunset by bw-inc

1310 by ya-na

Goldfish Turn On by onewayprophet

Water by LimKis

Pepper Vector by Artgerm

Alyson Hannigan by verucasalt82

Hamasaki-3 by abiko

Saleen S7R Vector by p3nx

Night falls by Askhari

Pirate girl by Teruchan

Look Away…. by finalknightxx

eyes of a beholder by Envyme2x

Portrait with a rose by Alexxxx1

Model T by AdamPate

GoDdeS by Zhu2hui

Pirate by LimKis

FreeSpirit by turp

Red on Black by acday1001

The Goddess of the Sea by SneakyFox2

through the looking glass by Kyntio

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