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Arabesque

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Arabesque 

1- A sinuous line composed of a series of curves and counter-curves. 2 - Repetitive pattern with similar characteristics. The arabesques may be composed of scrolls, palms, flowers, fruits, masks, and even figures of men and animals arranged in a whimsical manner. There are also draperies, ribbons, corals or shells. This assemblage of bizarre and sometimes incoherent objects, grouped or entwined with art, forms an ornament.

I say that Arabesque , could be termed Arab like.  In particular like the Moorish Designs in Spain, Portugal and Turkey.


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