Arabesque
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Overview and quickfacts
The Arabesque art style is characterized by its use of intricate patterns and geometric shapes. This style is often seen in Islamic art, as it is a popular motif in Arabic culture. Arabesque art is often used to create beautiful and ornate designs, which can be seen in many different types of artwork, from paintings to architecture.
The art style is also known as: Fanciful, intricate, ornate, convoluted, involved, labyrinthine.
Categories: Impressionism, Modernism
1. Al-Ghazali (1058-1111) 2. Ibn al-Haytham (965-1040) 3. Ibn Sina (980-1037) 4. Al-Farabi (872-950) 5. Avicenna (980-1037) 6. Averroes (1126-1198) 7. Al-Kindi (801-873) 8. Al-Jahiz (781-869) 9. Al-Razi (865-925) 10. Al-Biruni (973-1048) 11. Thabit ibn Qurra (826-901) 12. Al-Khwarizmi (780-850) 13. Al-Zahrawi (936-1013) 14. Al-Baghdadi (973-1048) 15. Al-Masudi (896-956) 16. Al-Ghafiqi (d. 1058) 17. Al-Mu’tadid (892-902) 18. Al-Muktafi (1160-1224) 19. Al-Musta’sim (1213-1258) 20. Al-Nasir (1180-1225) 21. Al-Hakim (996-1021) 22. Al-Zahir (1130-1171) 23. Al-Adid (1160-1218) 24. Al-Salih (1181-1249) 25. Al-Afdal (1171-1224) 26. Al-Kamil (1184-1238) 27. Al-Ashraf (1293-1340) 28. Al-Nasir Muhammad (1294-1340) 29. Al-Mu’tasim (1288-1358) 30. Al-Wathiq (1288-1358)
1. The Hay Wagon, by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1833) 2. The Snake Charmer, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1871) 3. The Moorish Bath, by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1862) 4. The Moroccan, by Eugène Delacroix (1832) 5. Arabs on a Rooftop, by Gustave Courbet (1854) 6. Arabs Skirmishing in the Mountains, by Horace Vernet (1836) 7. Arabs on the March, by Horace Vernet (1837) 8. The Death of Sardanapalus, by Eugène Delacroix (1827) 9. The Battle of Isly, by Horace Vernet (1837) 10. The Battle of Nancy, by Horace Vernet (1838) 11. The Battle of Ratisbon, by Horace Vernet (1842) 12. The Battle of Solferino, by Horace Vernet (1859) 13. The Destruction of Jerusalem, by Horace Vernet (1840) 14. The Entry of the Crusaders into Constantinople, by Eugène Delacroix (1840) 15. The First Kiss of Love, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1859) 16. The Fortune Teller, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1878) 17. The Harem, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1866) 18. The Last Supper, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1890) 19. The Lion Hunt, by Eugène Delacroix (1855) 20. The Moorish Warrior, by Eugène Delacroix (1845) 21. The Mosque, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1880) 22. The Prayer, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1883) 23. The Repose in Egypt, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1872) 24. The Slave Market, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1867) 25. The Snake Charmer, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1879) 26. The Sphinx, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1861) 27. The Temptation of Saint Anthony, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1895) 28. The Turkish Bath, by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1862) 29. Women of Algiers, by Eugène Delacroix (1834) 30. Young Greeks at a Cockfight, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1867)
Detailed Description
Arabesque is a form of artistic expression that is characterized by the use of intricate and complex patterns. These patterns often include geometric shapes and designs, as well as floral motifs. Arabesque art is often found in Islamic architecture and art, as well as in the art of other cultures that have been influenced by Islamic art. One of the most famous examples of Arabesque art is the Alhambra, a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Spain. The Alhambra is renowned for its intricate Moorish architecture, which features a wealth of Arabesque patterns and designs. Other notable examples of Arabesque art include the Taj Mahal in India, the Great Mosque of Samarra in Iraq, and the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. Famous artists who have used Arabesque patterns in their work include the Spanish painter Diego Velázquez, the Italian painter Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, and the French painter Eugène Delacroix.
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1. Al-Ghazali (1058-1111) 2. Ibn al-Haytham (965-1040) 3. Ibn Sina (980-1037) 4. Al-Farabi (872-950) 5. Avicenna (980-1037) 6. Averroes (1126-1198) 7. Al-Kindi (801-873) 8. Al-Jahiz (781-869) 9. Al-Razi (865-925) 10. Al-Biruni (973-1048) 11. Thabit ibn Qurra (826-901) 12. Al-Khwarizmi (780-850) 13. Al-Zahrawi (936-1013) 14. Al-Baghdadi (973-1048) 15. Al-Masudi (896-956) 16. Al-Ghafiqi (d. 1058) 17. Al-Mu’tadid (892-902) 18. Al-Muktafi (1160-1224) 19. Al-Musta’sim (1213-1258) 20. Al-Nasir (1180-1225) 21. Al-Hakim (996-1021) 22. Al-Zahir (1130-1171) 23. Al-Adid (1160-1218) 24. Al-Salih (1181-1249) 25. Al-Afdal (1171-1224) 26. Al-Kamil (1184-1238) 27. Al-Ashraf (1293-1340) 28. Al-Nasir Muhammad (1294-1340) 29. Al-Mu’tasim (1288-1358) 30. Al-Wathiq (1288-1358)
Known Paintings / Pictures / Images
1. The Hay Wagon, by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1833) 2. The Snake Charmer, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1871) 3. The Moorish Bath, by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1862) 4. The Moroccan, by Eugène Delacroix (1832) 5. Arabs on a Rooftop, by Gustave Courbet (1854) 6. Arabs Skirmishing in the Mountains, by Horace Vernet (1836) 7. Arabs on the March, by Horace Vernet (1837) 8. The Death of Sardanapalus, by Eugène Delacroix (1827) 9. The Battle of Isly, by Horace Vernet (1837) 10. The Battle of Nancy, by Horace Vernet (1838) 11. The Battle of Ratisbon, by Horace Vernet (1842) 12. The Battle of Solferino, by Horace Vernet (1859) 13. The Destruction of Jerusalem, by Horace Vernet (1840) 14. The Entry of the Crusaders into Constantinople, by Eugène Delacroix (1840) 15. The First Kiss of Love, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1859) 16. The Fortune Teller, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1878) 17. The Harem, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1866) 18. The Last Supper, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1890) 19. The Lion Hunt, by Eugène Delacroix (1855) 20. The Moorish Warrior, by Eugène Delacroix (1845) 21. The Mosque, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1880) 22. The Prayer, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1883) 23. The Repose in Egypt, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1872) 24. The Slave Market, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1867) 25. The Snake Charmer, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1879) 26. The Sphinx, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1861) 27. The Temptation of Saint Anthony, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1895) 28. The Turkish Bath, by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1862) 29. Women of Algiers, by Eugène Delacroix (1834) 30. Young Greeks at a Cockfight, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1867)
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