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  1. Arabesque - Wikipedia

    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 …

  2. ARABESQUE 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 …

  3. Arabesque (1966) - IMDb

    Arabesque: Directed by Stanley Donen. With Gregory Peck, Sophia Loren, Alan Badel, Kieron Moore. International intrigue in London, involving an American university professor, an Arab …

  4. Arabesque | 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 …

  5. Introduction to Arabesque - Art of Islamic Pattern

    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). Islimi designs are …

  6. ARABESQUE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Arabesque definition: a sinuous, spiraling, undulating, or serpentine line or linear motif.. See examples of ARABESQUE used in a sentence.

  7. arabesque, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford …

    arabesque has developed meanings and uses in subjects including decorative arts (mid 1600s) music (1820s) ballet (1820s) skating (1820s) painting and drawing (1870s)

  8. Arabesque - (Intro to Art) - Vocab, Definition, Explanations

    Arabesque refers to a decorative design characterized by intricate, interlacing patterns of floral, geometric, and abstract motifs, commonly found in Islamic art. These patterns serve as a …

  9. Arabesque - definition of arabesque by The Free Dictionary

    Define arabesque. arabesque synonyms, arabesque pronunciation, arabesque translation, English dictionary definition of arabesque. n. 1. A ballet position executed while standing on …

  10. Arabesque | EBSCO Research Starters

    Arabesque is a design element used in Islamic art and architecture. The style is characterized by an intricate series of geometric patterns that often resemble intertwined natural forms such as …

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