Question

If an artist uses a famous work of art to make a statement about the negative impact of what that art represents, is that an homage?

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Responses

No, an homage is almost always a tribute.

No, an homage is almost always a tribute.

No, an homage does not use other works of art.

No, an homage does not use other works of art.

Yes, any work that incorporates another work is an homage.

Yes, any work that incorporates another work is an homage.

Yes, if the original artist has given permission to use the work.

Yes, if the original artist has given permission to use the work.

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The correct response is:

No, an homage is almost always a tribute.

An homage typically conveys respect or admiration for the original work, whereas using a famous work to critique or highlight its negative impacts may not fit the definition of an homage.