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- One of the features which unite La Tène sites is a distinctive art style, which shows influence from Greek and Etruscan art. The style was prevalent across the whole European continent from Ireland to Romania. Features of La Tène art include: stylised masks and human figures curved geometric shapes (S-forms, spirals, and symmetrical forms)
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Mar 31, 2021 · The La Tène Culture (c. 450 - c. 50 BCE) is named after the site of that name on the northern shores of Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland. It replaced the earlier Hallstatt culture (c. 1200 - c. 450 BCE) as the dominant culture of central Europe, especially in terms of art.
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La Tène history was originally divided into "early", "middle" and "late" stages based on the typology of the metal finds (Otto Tischler 1885), with the Roman occupation greatly disrupting the culture, although many elements remain in Gallo-Roman and Romano-British culture.
La Tène culture originated in the mid-5th century bce, when the Celts came into contact with Greek and Etruscan influences from south of the Alps. This culture passed through several phases and regional variations during the next four centuries as the Celts expanded throughout most…
Celtic metalwork was the principal art form of La Tene, exemplified by many different classes of objects: from chariots, personal weapons and shields, to ploughs, equestrian fittings, and everyday implements like pitchers, mirrors and razors.
Among the most notable influences in its artistic timeline is Celtic art, particularly the La Tène style. Spanning from approximately 450 BC to the Roman conquests, La Tène artistry is characterized by intricate designs, flourishing curvilinear motifs, and impeccable craftsmanship.
La Tène, (French: The Shallows), archaeological site at the eastern end of Lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland, the name of which has been extended to distinguish the Late Iron Age culture of European Celts. La Tène culture originated in the mid-5th century bce, when the Celts came into contact with Greek and Etruscan influences from south of the Alps.
Sep 27, 2018 · Characterized by stylized floral patterns and human and animal heads, the Early Celtic Art appeared in the Rhineland by the early 5th century BCE. The La Tene population abandoned the hillforts used by the Hallstatt and lived instead in small, dispersed self-sufficient settlements.
