French Edition - Art History Research Book | Published by Le Chemin Vert This book, L’Effet Arcimboldo (1987, Le Chemin Vert), is a collection of essays that, starting from the composite portraits of the 16th-century painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo, discusses how the representation of "the face" has been constructed, deconstructed, and reconstructed over a long timeline from the 16th to the 20th century. It spans symbolism, court culture, natural history, visual culture studies, and modern art history, extending its scope to the influence of Arcimboldo's thinking on Surrealism and contemporary visual expression. Part I (16th-17th Century) • Analysis of Arcimboldo's works within the context of court culture, symbolic systems, natural history, and the classification of knowledge. • Discussion of how the face was represented not as an "individual portrait" but as a microcosm of the world, nature, and knowledge. Part II (19th-20th Century) • Rediscovery of Arcimboldo's thinking. • Decomposition, reconstruction, and multi-perspectivalization of the face in Surrealism and modern/contemporary art. • Influence on photography, graphics, and visual culture. ▶ A structure that re-positions Arcimboldo not as an isolated eccentric painter, but as a precursor to post-modern visual culture. #ForeignBook #FrenchEdition #LeCheminVert #ArtHistory #VisualCulture #Arcimboldo #FaceRepresentation #Semiotics #RenaissanceArt #Surrealism #ForGraduateStudents #ResearchMaterial Softcover edition. Due to age, the corners are slightly rounded, there are creases on the spine, and minor dirt on the bottom edge. However, there is no deterioration or discoloration of the text paper, nor any writing, and it is suitable for reading and research use without any issues. Overall, it is in standard condition for a used book. It is in a condition that can be used with confidence as research material.