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Definition of Moresque
1. Adjective. Relating to or characteristic of the Moors. "Moorish courtyard"
Definition of Moresque
1. a. Of or pertaining to, or in the manner or style of, the Moors; Moorish.
Definition of Moresque
1. Adjective. (arts architecture) Moorish ¹
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Definition of Moresque
1. an ancient decorative style [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Moresque
Literary usage of Moresque
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A General View of the Fine Arts, Critical and Historical by [Ludlow, Daniel Huntington (1854)
"The finest example of the first period of moresque architecture, is the mosque
of Cordova, in Spain, commenced in 770, by Abderahman, and finished by his ..."
2. Modern Bookbinding Practically Considered: A Lecture Read Before the Grolier by William Matthews (1889)
"Therefore, a geometrical framework, and a skeleton form of scroll-work with
moresque-shaped ornaments, are the features of a Grolier design of the French ..."
3. Fine Art, Chiefly Contemporary: Notices Re-printed, with Revisions by William Michael Rossetti (1867)
"THE moresque. THE greatest success of the Art Courts in the Crystal Palace is
the Alhambra Court, reproduced with knowledge, skill, and, above all, ..."
4. The Encyclopedia of Ceramics by William Percival Jervis (1902)
"... -moresque. HISTORICAL POTTERY. Through all ages pottery has been made the
medium of recording historical events. The Chinese under the Ming dynasty ..."
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