appreciation vs homage

appreciation

noun
  • The act of appreciating. 

  • A rise in value. 

  • A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence; gratitude and esteem. 

  • Accurate perception; true estimation. 

homage

noun
  • A demonstration of respect, such as towards an individual after their retirement or death 

  • An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style. 

  • In feudalism, the formal oath of a vassal to honor his or her lord's rights. 

How often have the words appreciation and homage occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )