pastiche — an artistic work that imitates the style of previous works, artists, or periods
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an artistic work that imitates the style of previous works, artists, or periods
Pronunciation (IPA): /pæˈstiʃ/
Example Sentences
- The movie was an obvious pastiche of 1980s action films, complete with synthesizer music and neon lighting.
- My cooking is basically a pastiche of whatever I find in the fridge - yesterday's lasagna meets today's kimchi.
- The fashion designer's collection was criticized as a mere pastiche lacking original creativity.
pastiche
NOUN[/pæˈstiʃ/]
an artistic work that imitates the style of previous works, artists, or periods

a young artist carefully studies a famous Van Gogh sunflower painting while recreating it on their own canvas. The artist copies the distinctive swirling brushstrokes and bright yellow colors exactly as they appear in the original masterpiece. Their version shows the same composition, color choices, and characteristic style as the reference painting. An art instructor stands nearby, nodding approvingly at how well the student has captured the original artist's technique. Other students work at their easels, each copying different famous paintings in their distinctive styles. an artistic work that imitates the style of previous artists and periods
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Italian 'pasticcio' meaning a mixed dish or pie made with various ingredients. Just like mixing different ingredients in cooking, the word came to mean an artistic work that combines different styles or elements.
Breakdown
From Italian 'pasticcio' (mixed dish/pie) - the artistic meaning developed from the idea of 'mixing together' different styles like ingredients in a recipe
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📝Examples
“The movie was an obvious pastiche of 1980s action films, complete with synthesizer music and neon lighting.”
“My cooking is basically a pastiche of whatever I find in the fridge - yesterday's lasagna meets today's kimchi.”
“The fashion designer's collection was criticized as a mere pastiche lacking original creativity.”
“His Instagram feed is a pastiche of motivational quotes and food photos - very millennial.”
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