pastiche
UK[pæˈstiːʃ]US[pæˈstiːʃ]
n
an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources.
n
an artistic work in a style that imitates that of another work, artist, or period.
Morpheme Breakdown
past
iche
past
paste, dough
iche
noun suffix
Etymology
the word entered english in the late 19th century from the french 'pastiche', which itself derived from the italian 'pasticcio', meaning a pie or a medley. the italian term traces back to the vulgar latin 'pasticium', a derivative of 'pasta' (paste, dough), referring to a pie filled with a mix of ingredients. this culinary metaphor of a mixed filling was extended to artistic works, first describing a musical or literary composition made up of selections from various sources, and later to any work that deliberately imitates the style of another.
Analysis
Structure: past (paste, dough) + iche (noun suffix)
past originates from the italian 'pasta', meaning paste or dough, via latin from greek 'pastē'. iche is a french noun suffix.
Examples
the film is a clever pastiche of hollywood film noir from the 1940s.
her latest novel is a delightful pastiche of jane austen's style.
the artist's work is not mere plagiarism but a sophisticated pastiche that comments on modern consumer culture.