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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."

Nounarabesque

A ballet position in which the dancer stands on one leg with the other leg extended horizontally behind.

"The ballerina held a perfect arabesque for several seconds."

Transitive Verbarabesque
[~ something]

To decorate a surface with an arabesque pattern.

"The artisan decided to arabesque the ceiling of the pavilion."

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