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The arabesque is a form of artistic decoration consisting of "surface decorations based on rhythmic linear patterns of scrolling and interlacing foliage, tendrils" or plain lines, often combined with other elements.
Learn the origin, usage, and examples of the word arabesque, which can be a noun or an adjective. Arabesque refers to a style of decoration with interlaced lines or a posture in ballet.
Arabesque, style of decoration characterized by intertwining plants and abstract curvilinear motifs. Derived from the work of Hellenistic craftsmen working in Asia Minor, the arabesque originally included birds in a highly naturalistic setting. As adapted by Muslim artisans about ad 1000, it became.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Arabesque is a term for a complex and ornamental pattern of words, often used in tales of wonder or the supernatural. Learn about its origin, usage, and examples in literature, as well as related topics such as Pali literature and Sufi art.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Arabesque is a biomorphic art form that represents the underlying order and unity of nature. It is a floral pattern style that emerges from the eternal spiral, symmetrical structure, rhythm and balance. Learn about the origins, motifs, styles and applications of arabesque in Islamic art.
