The substance that holds together the loose, dry pigment of pastels is referred to as the _______.
a. binder
b. fixative
c. color
d. stick
e. media
a. binder
a. Correct. A binder does hold together the loose, dry pigment of pastels.
b. Incorrect. A fixative is used to make a charcoal drawing permanent.
c. Incorrect. The pigment is the color.
d. Incorrect. Pastels are often rolled into a stick shape, but a binder is needed to hold the stick together.
e. Incorrect. Pastels are a type of medium.
You might also like to view...
In comparison to Romanesque sculptures, those created in the Gothic period are _____
A) ?tied to their architectural structure B) ?more abstract C) ?reminiscent of the Byzantine style D) ?more fully detached from the walls
Which of the following is NOT a common type of instrument of the American Indian tradition?
A. drums B. fiddle (violin) C. whistles D. flutes