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Title PASTICHE IN VISUAL NARRATIVE: AN ANALYSIS OF TARANTINO’S SELECTED WORKS

Author(s) MAHWISH MUSHTAQ

Abstract Postmodernism has played an important role in the formation of new arts. It has brought with it new trends and traditions. In the context of visual narrative, pastiche seems to flourish in full swings with the development of postmodernism. The omnipresence of pastiche in Tarantino’s films further intensifies the idea of artist being not able to produce distinct styles which is why Jameson comes to the conclusion that the artists of present-day cannot create new works. They can only mix and paste past styles. Jameson calls this practice of mix and paste a pastiche which lacks the essence of parody. Jameson’s theorization of pastiche serves as a building block to chalk out the cinematic elements of pastiche in three of Tarantino’s works. The present study focuses on the elements of Pastiche in Quentin Tarantino’s movies to show that he creates new works by remixing the old styles with new techniques.

Type Thesis/Dissertation MS

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Language English

Publication Date 2022-02-17

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