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arabesque [ˌærəˈbesk, Am ˌer-] N

arabesque

арабе́ска f

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The underside of the dome is an arabesque and colourful mosaic. en.wikipedia.org

In ballet, the non-supporting leg can be held in retir position or in attitude, arabesque level, or second position. en.wikipedia.org

It uses elements of classical ballet, such as turn-out, demi-pointe, extensions, turns, arabesques, and other ballet steps. en.wikipedia.org

Arabesque is also used as a term for complex freehand pen flourishes in drawing or other graphic media. en.wikipedia.org

The term arabesque references an architectural design term that describes and is a "spiral". en.wikipedia.org

The spandrels of the arches have painted arabesque and geometrical designs. en.wikipedia.org

Motifs in the decorative arts such as the palmette or arabesque are often highly stylized versions of the parts of plants. en.wikipedia.org

He later worked on restoration of the arabesques and decorative mural paintings of the other historical monuments. en.wikipedia.org

Recessed on each side of the vestibule are "mahfils" (tribune for mezzins), richly decorated with tiles and whose ceilings are filled with complex roseate arabesques. en.wikipedia.org

Common motifs include scrolling vine networks, arabesques, palmettes, cloud bands, medallions, and overlapping geometric compartments rather than animals and humans. en.wikipedia.org

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