pastel

Meanings

• noun

  A type of painting or drawing done with pastel sticks or chalks, characterized by their soft, powdery texture and rich colors.

  - "She took up pastel painting as a hobby."
  - "The pastel portrait was a stunning representation of the subject's likeness."
  - "The artist used pastels to create a textured landscape."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pastel
castel , fetal , mistral , natal

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Variants

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pastel , pastels

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'pastel', meaning 'paste' or 'mash'.

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Trivia

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1. Pastels were a popular medium for Impressionist artists such as Edgar Degas and Mary Cassatt.

2. Pastels can be fixed in place with a spray or varnish to prevent the colors from smudging.

3. Pastels were also used in ancient Egypt for cosmetics and wall paintings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chalk pastels: A type of pastel made from compressed chalk and bound with a binder, allowing for easier handling and a smoother application.

2. Pastel pencils: A type of pastel that is shaped like a pencil, allowing for more precise drawing and shading.

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Culture

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Pastels have been used in art since the 16th century, particularly for portraits and landscapes due to their ability to create rich, nuanced colors and textures. Pastels have also been used in literature, such as in the novel 'Madame Bovary' by Gustave Flaubert.

How to Memorize "pastel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a box of colorful pastel sticks.
   - Visualize the soft, powdery texture of the pastel.
   - Imagine using a pastel stick to apply color to a canvas or paper.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pastel' with the soft, powdery texture of the sticks.
   - Think of pastels as a type of painting or drawing.
   - Associate pastels with rich, nuanced colors.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pastels Paint Pleasing Pictures' to remember the definition of pastels.
   - Think of the word 'pastel' as sounding like the word 'paste', which can help you remember that pastels are made from a paste-like substance.

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