Editing Religious art (section)

===Arabesque===
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Arabesque is a decorative art style characterized by repetitive, intricate patterns of intertwined plants and abstract curvilinear motifs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Arabesque {{!}} decorative style {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/art/arabesque-decorative-style |website=www.britannica.com |language=en}}</ref> 
It is believed to have originated in the Islamic world, and its use spread throughout the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa. It has played an important role in Islamic art, often serving as a form of religious expression. The term "arabesque" is a French term derived from the Italian word arabesco, meaning "in the Arabic style" <ref>{{cite web |title=Arabesque {{!}} Definition of Arabesque by Lexico |url=https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/arabesque |date=22 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191122225637/https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/arabesque |archive-date=2019-11-22 }}</ref>
Arabesque patterns can be found in various media, including ceramics, architecture, calligraphy, and textiles. Since the 19th century, Arabesque art has been highly influential in Western art and design, with many designers and artists incorporating patterns into their work.