Description

Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1526–1593) was a singular Italian painter whose ingenuity made him a fascinating figure of Mannerism. He is widely recognized for his imaginative portraits composed of fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish, and books, creating compositions as surprising as they are symbolic. His style, as original as it was provocative, defied the artistic conventions of his time and anticipated elements of Surrealist art centuries before its emergence. Arcimboldo's work continues to captivate with its creativity, detail, and ability to transform the everyday into the extraordinary.

Author
Armelle Fémelat

Technical specifications
Edited by: Könemann
Year: 2024
Type: Book
Binding: Hardcover
Dimensions: 19 x 19 cm
Weight: 450 gr
Language: Multilingual — German / Spanish / French / Dutch / English / Italian
Pages: 160
ISBN: 978-3-7419-3010-2