A Lifetime of Color: Study Art

Glossary Term: Pastels
 Oil pastelsNupastelsPastels are sticks of color used for drawing. Pastels were invented in the 15th century and were most popular in 18th century Europe. The texture of pastels can be chalky or oily depending on what the pigment is mixed with. Pastels are popular because they offer bright, portable colors with no drying time.

Impressionists such as Mary Cassatt (in "Au Theatre," right) and Edgar Degas used pastels.
Mary Cassatt's "Au Theatre"




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