Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by function]
6. coating (material)
7. [coating by form]

Anotations

Scope note:

General term for various combinations of ground, powdery pigment and aqueous binder that are used in drawing and dry painting, delivered via a crayon or stick. Pastel as a material is soft and blendable. For the crayons or sticks containing the pigment and binder, use "pastels (crayons)."