Pastiche: meaning, definitions and examples

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pastiche

 

[ pรฆsหˆtiหสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

artistic piece

A pastiche is an artistic work that imitates the style of one or more other artists. It often celebrates the original work or style rather than mocking it. Pastiche can be found in various forms, including literature, music, and visual arts.

Synonyms

collage, imitation, medley

Examples of usage

  • The novel is a pastiche of various literary traditions.
  • The film was praised for its pastiche of 80s action movies.
  • Her painting is a pastiche of Van Goghโ€™s techniques.

Translations

Translations of the word "pastiche" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pastiche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคธเฅเคŸเคฟเคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pastiche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pastiche

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐัั‚ั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pastisz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใ‚นใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒผใ‚ทใƒฅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pastiche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pastiche

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pastiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ์Šคํ‹ฐ์‹œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุณุชูŠุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pastiche

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pastiche

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆจกไปฟไฝœๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pastiche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pastiche

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐัั‚ะธัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pastiche

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pastiche

Etymology

The term 'pastiche' originates from the French word 'pastiche,' which means pastry or pie. This is derived from the Italian word 'pasticcio,' meaning a mixture or medley. The metaphorical application of pastiche to art emerged in the late 19th century, where it was used to describe works that combine various sources or styles. Over time, pastiche has been embraced as a valid form of artistic expression, allowing creators to pay homage to the styles and techniques of others while showcasing their unique perspectives. The evolution of pastiche has also led to its use in criticism, where it can denote a lack of originality or depth, particularly in contemporary works.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,801, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.