Plastic Style

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Scope note
Refers to the third of the four divisions of La Tène art as defined by Paul Jacobsthal in 1944. It is characterized by the incorporation of faceted, chunky, bossed, and curved elements. Jacobsthal's La Tène style sequence has been challenged by modern scholars.
Plastic Style
Accepted term: 17-Mar-2025