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    arabesque
    /ˌarəˈbɛsk/

    noun

    • 1. a posture in which one leg is extended backwards at right angles, the torso bent forwards, and the arms outstretched, one forwards and one backwards.
    • 2. an ornamental design consisting of intertwined flowing lines, originally found in ancient Islamic art: "she had embellished the symbols with lovely loops, arabesques, and curlicues"

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ArabesqueArabesque - Wikipedia

    Part of a 15th-century ceramic panel from Samarkand ( Uzbekistan) with white calligraphy on a blue arabesque background. 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, [1] often combined with other ...

  3. www.arabesque.comArabesque - Sustainable Finance

    Arabesque brings together AI, ESG data and financial technology to deliver sustainable investment and intelligence.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › arabesqueArabesque Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of ARABESQUE is an ornament or style that employs flower, foliage, or fruit and sometimes animal and figural outlines to produce an intricate pattern of interlaced lines. How to use arabesque in a sentence.

  5. www.britannica.com › art › arabesque-decorative-styleArabesque | Islamic, Moorish & Byzantine Influences | Britannica

    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.

  6. artofislamicpattern.com › resources › introduction-to-islimiIntroduction to Arabesque | Art of Islamic Pattern

    The Art of Arabesque. by Adam Williamson. Biomorphic art, (also known as Islimi, nebati, Arabesque) is one of the three distinct disciplines that underpins Islamic art (the other two being Calligraphy and Geometry).

  7. www.historyrepeating.se › blog › arabesqueHistoric Pattern Styles: The Arabesque

    Mar 6, 2023 · One of the most decorative pattern styles in history - and perhaps also the most difficult to create - may be the Arabesque pattern style. In this article you’ll get to know this style a bit, its history and what characterizes it.

  8. en.majalla.com › node › 141571Arabesque: An Iconic Islamic Art Form | Al Majalla

    Jun 12, 2021 · Islamic civilization was known for its unique wooden motifs inside and outside the Arab world. Arabesque art is considered one of the most famous and unique arts throughout history, and it was known as Arab decoration or Arab art.