Introduction -- Cubism, metaphysical painting, action painting -- The discovery of collage -- Origins of the New York school -- Abstract expressionism school or style? -- The human figure and anthropomorphic construction -- Puzzlements, configurations and contours -- From plane to space -- From "figurative construction" to "anatomical construction" -- From physical form to sign form -- Talking to Marca-Relli -- Recent works -- Biography -- Personal exhibitions -- Collective exhibitions -- Museums and collections -- Bibliography and catalogues -- Index of works.