Definition of Arabisque
Arabesque, an ornamentation introduced by the Moors, consisting of
imaginary, often fantastic, mathematical or vegetable forms, but
exclusive of the forms of men and animals.
- Wikipedia
Ar`a*besque" (&?;), n. [F. arabesque,
fr. It. arabesco, fr. Arabo Arab.] A style of
ornamentation either painted, inlaid, or carved in low relief. It consists
of a pattern in which plants, fruits, foliage, etc., as well as figures of
men and animals, real or imaginary, are fantastically interlaced or put
together.
&fist; It was employed in Roman imperial ornamentation, and appeared,
without the animal figures, in Moorish and Arabic decorative art. (See
Moresque.) The arabesques of the Renaissance were founded on Greco-
Roman work.
Ar`a*besque", a. 1.
Arabian. [Obs.]
2. Relating to, or exhibiting, the style of
ornament called arabesque; as, arabesque frescoes.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- An elaborate design of intertwined floral figures or complex geometrical patterns. This ornamental design is manly used in Islamic Art and architecture
- (music) An ornate composition, especially for the piano.
- A ballet position in which the dancer stands on one leg, with the other raised backwards, and the arms outstretched
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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