arabesque
arabesque / arabesque / arabesque
NounTransitive Verb
past: arabesquedpp: arabesqueding: arabesquing
This term evokes a sense of fluid, rhythmic continuity. In art, it describes a visual harmony where lines weave together without a clear beginning or end, creating a meditative or infinite quality typical of Islamic aesthetics. In dance, the term shifts from a pattern to a physical posture. It emphasizes balance and linear extension, creating a stark, elegant silhouette that suggests poise and controlled strength.
Meanings
Nounarabesque
A decorative design consisting of intertwined flowing lines, scrolling foliage, or curving floral patterns, common in Islamic art.
"The walls of the mosque were adorned with a complex gold arabesque."