“Pastiche” means an artistic work that imitates the style or character of another work or mixes several styles together, usually as a form of homage rather than mockery. It can describe literature, films, music, visual art, or even architecture that intentionally echoes earlier creators or combines elements from different sources into a kind of stylistic mosaic. Unlike parody, which uses imitation to poke fun at its source, pastiche is generally respectful and celebratory in tone.