Categories: You would know these things in this article.

• Arabic art
• Arabic architecture
• Art genres
• Visual motifs
• Moorish architecture
• Architectural styles
• Islamic culture
• Islamic architectural elements
• Islamic art
• Ornaments

Summary:-

It is a very ancient form of artistic decoration method that is based on rhythmic linear patterns; this art style is used to decorate the surface of the huge edifice, building or temple, etc.

Plain lines, interlaced foliage and scrolled patterns are the part of this art. The artwork of Umayyad Mosque (Damascus) is the best example of this art. 

The foliate ornament is another example which is used in Islam (It usually consists of a repetitive and single design).

The artwork of Arabesque is a fundamental element of Islamic art, but there is a nuance difference between them. 

Arabesque is the part of the European world, and Islamic literature is adorned in Muslim countries.

Eurasian decorative art includes motifs (Art and iconography), and Art Historians use this technical term (Arabesque) to define only decoration elements.

Umayyad Mosque of Damascus, Samarkand with white calligraphy, Yeseria panel from Abbasid Samarra and Islamic relief panel from Medina Azahara art the examples of “Arabesque.”

We see the importance of this art in Islam. If you notice carefully, then you must have seen the example of this art style in many mosques of European and Asian world.

Due to this resemblance, there is a minimal difference between a Western arabesque and Islamic arabesque.

 And the reason behind this resemblance is apparent; this art style has developed through long traditional and western journey. That’s why we trace the origin of this art style from both aspects.

In this article, you would know the following things:-

• Islamic arabesque
  • Significance in Islam
• Western arabesque
• Printing
• Notes