pastiche

Meanings

• noun

  A piece of art or literature that imitates the style of another artist, writer, or genre with deliberate irony.

  - "The painter created a pastiche of Van Gogh's Starry Night."
  - "The author wrote a pastiche of Agatha Christie's mystery novels."

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Pronunciation

1. /pæsˈtiːʃ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pastiche
pastiche , patches , cashes , messes , dispatches

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Variants

List of all variants of pastiche that leads to same result
pastiche , pastiches , pasticheur , pasticheurs

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Etymology

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From the Italian 'pasticcio,' meaning 'mixed dish,' likely due to the blending of various artistic styles in a pastiche.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pastiche' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

2. Pastiche is often used in postmodern art to challenge the notion of originality and authenticity.

3. Pastiche can be found in various forms of popular culture, including movies, music, and television.

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Related Concepts

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1. Intertextuality: The relationship between a text and the other texts that have influenced it. Pastiche is a form of intertextuality where the influence is deliberate and ironic.

2. Parody: A form of imitation with a critical or satirical intention. While parody is similar to pastiche, it often involves mocking or making fun of the original work.

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Culture

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Pastiche has been used extensively in various art forms, including literature, music, and visual arts. In literature, authors like James Joyce and Marcel Proust have used pastiche to explore the themes of imitation and originality. In music, composers like Mozart and Beethoven have incorporated pastiche elements into their works. In visual arts, artists like Marcel Duchamp and Sherrie Levine have used pastiche to challenge the notion of originality and authenticity.

How to Memorize "pastiche"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a collage of different artistic styles coming together to create a pastiche.
   - Imagine a painting that blends elements from different artists or genres.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pastiche' with the idea of blending different styles.
   - Think of a mashup of different artistic genres or influences.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'pastiche' as 'paste' + 'tiche,' meaning 'to stick together' + 'style.'

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