Arabesque tattoo

Arabesque tattoo: everything you need to know about this oriental symbol

Arabesque is an ornamental motif made up of intertwining plants, that is, it evokes intertwined threads without ends. Sometimes it is symmetrical or repeated along the frieze.

Arabesques spread to Europe through trade between the Middle East and Venice in the 15th century, and in this artistic form peculiar to Islamic art, human figuration is prohibited.

We find arabesques in paintings, illustrations or book bindings, as well as on pottery or tapestries.

For example, during the reign of Louis XII (1462-1515), we find the motif on the bindings that were offered to the king.

Since Islamic arabesques are similar to Roman, medieval, or even Byzantine weave patterns, it is very easy to confuse them.

In the XNUMX century, the word "arabesque" referred to patterns with soft lines, and we use the term "Moorish" to refer to Islamic patterns to avoid confusion.

Arabesques were used in arts and crafts and Art Nouveau.

Between plant and artistic bend: arabesque tattoo

Its ornamental character is due to the effects of symmetry or the play of curves that resemble the shapes of plants that are often intertwined.

Arabesques, in general, correspond to a winding line: free, flexible and flexible curves that enhance sensuality and energy, generated by the curves and counter-curves emanating from the plant world.

The arabesque tattoo designates primarily an ornamental tattoo: mainly tattooing on female bodies. It helps to accentuate the feminine curves, and a flower tattoo is not uncommon. The place where the arabesque tattoo is located is very important, as is its shape, in order to sublimate the female curves.

The arabesque tattoo is often accompanied by floral motifs or butterflies, symbolizing the desire for freedom. Thanks to the arabesque curves of the tattoo, the tattoo artist can tie the lettering together.

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