pastich

[US]/pæˈstiːʃ/
[UK]/pæˈstiːʃ/

Translation

n.an artistic work in a style that imitates another artist's work; a work combining elements from different sources or styles
v.to create a work in the style of another; to combine different styles or elements
Word Forms
Pluralpastiches

Phrases & Collocations

pastich style

a pastich

cultural pastich

pastich art

film pastich

musical pastich

pastich forms

create pastich

pastich elements

postmodern pastich

Example Sentences

the film is a clever pastiche of 1930s gangster movies.

her new novel is a pastiche of classic victorian literature.

the artist built his reputation on a pastiche of famous paintings.

some critics dismissed the song as a mere pastiche of the beatles.

the architecture is a confusing pastiche of conflicting styles.

he performed a brilliant pastiche of the president's speaking style.

the writer creates a successful pastiche of the detective genre.

that restaurant is just a cheap pastiche of french culture.

the designer hates the postmodern pastiche found in modern malls.

critics argue that the movie is a pastiche of better sci-fi films.

she calls her collection a pastiche of mid-century fashion.

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