(Triptych)

Primary meaning : The arabesque is an ornamental motif composed of plant scrolls that can form more or less complex interlacing.

Secondary meaning : sinuous line. In the western world, impregnated by orientalist movements, the term can designate free, supple and flexible curves, enhancing the sensuality and energy generated by curves and counter-curves from the plant world and more generally from living nature, but in a very stylised manner.