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Arabesk (kunst)
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Arabesk (itaalia keeles arabesco "araabia laadis") on fantaasiarikas põimitud lehe- ja väänlamotiividega ornament.
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Arendati välja islamimaade kunstis, eriti araabia metallehistöös.[1] Levis euroopa kunstis alates renessansist.[1] Keskaja lõpul nimetati arabeski moreskiks.[1]