Artistic Imitation, also known as PASTICHE (8 letters), is a form of creative expression in which an artist combines elements from different sources to create a new work. It is often used to pay homage to the original source material, while also adding a unique twist to it. The artist may use elements from multiple sources, or even combine elements from different art forms, such as music and visual art. Artistic Imitation can be seen as a form of artistic collaboration, as the artist is taking inspiration from other works and creating something new.