Pastiche

Pronunciation: /pæˈstiʃ/

Definitions of pastiche

noun an artistic work in a style that imitates that of another work, artist, or period

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a pastiche of famous paintings at the art gallery.

A2 The movie was a pastiche of different genres, making it unique and entertaining.

B1 The novel was a pastiche of various literary styles, creating a rich and complex narrative.

B2 The play was a pastiche of Shakespearean sonnets and modern dialogue, blending old and new seamlessly.

C1 The artist's work is a pastiche of cultural references, challenging viewers to think critically about society.

C2 The director's filmography is a pastiche of avant-garde techniques and classic storytelling, pushing the boundaries of cinema.

Examples of pastiche in a Sentence

formal The artist created a pastiche of different art styles in her latest exhibition.

informal The movie was basically a pastiche of all the popular action films from the 80s.

slang That outfit is such a pastiche of different fashion trends.

figurative His speech was a pastiche of cliches and empty promises.

Grammatical Forms of pastiche

• past tense: pastiche
• plural: pastiches
• comparative: more pastiche
• superlative: most pastiche
• present tense: pastes
• future tense: will pastiche
• perfect tense: has pastiched
• continuous tense: is pastiching
• singular: pastiche
• positive degree: pastiche
• infinitive: to pastiche
• gerund: pastiching
• participle: pastiched

Origin and Evolution of pastiche

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'pastiche' originated in French, derived from the Italian word 'pasticcio' meaning 'pie, pasty'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in art to describe a work that imitates the style of another artist, 'pastiche' has evolved to also refer to a literary, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous works in a playful or satirical way.