Artistic Homages

verb to recall or evoke a past event or situation

• The architecture of the building harkens back to the Renaissance period.
• This song really harkens back to the good old days.
• That movie harkens back to when things were totally rad.
• Her actions harken back to a time when she was more carefree and spontaneous.

noun a nod - a gesture of acknowledgement or agreement

preposition to/towards - indicating direction or intention

• The architect's design for the new building includes a nod towards sustainable materials.
• The chef's recipe for the dish was a nod to her grandmother's cooking.
• The rapper's new song is a nod to the old school hip-hop style.
• The painting's use of color is a nod towards the artist's emotional state.