Definitions for: Arabesque

[n] an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design
[n] position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Note: 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.

See Also: ballet position, decoration, ornament, ornamentation

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