For Arabesque we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Ballet, Furniture, Glass, Interior Design and Rugs.

Arabesque (Ballet)

(Literally: in Arabic fashion) A pose in which the dancer is standing on one leg, the other leg (with the knee straight) is extended behind the body, one hand is usually in front of the body. The back leg may either touch the floor or be elevated by an appropriate angle. See also: Attitude.

Arabesque (Furniture)

An ornament with a Middle-Eastern flavor, usually composed of naturalistic elements twined around a rod or stem. Originally employed by Mohammedan designers, who never represented animals in an arabesque; the motifs were restricted to flowers, foliage, fruits, and figures of geometric design.

Arabesque (Glass)

(1) In Islamic art, an intricate pattern of interlaced ornament consisting of curvilinear stems and tendrils that terminate in leaves; (2) in Renaissance and later European art, a pattern of interlaced curvilinear stems, scrolls, and leaves, sometimes containing animal motifs.

Arabesque (Interior Design)

Style using flowers, foliage, or fruit creating an intricate pattern of interlaced lines

Arabesque (Rugs)

A motif consisting of intertwining vines, branches, leaves, or blossoms. These could be woven in a geometric or curvilinear pattern. The Islimi motif is a version of Arabesque.

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