The book distinguishes between those who are "marginal" by vocation (choosing to live outside established orders to find truth) and those "marginated" by social circumstances. Significance and Legacy
Soublette argues that in the modern world, the human face—as a symbol of identity, dignity, and interiority—is increasingly obscured. We live in an age of masks, social roles, and what he calls “functional anonymity.” The book uses art, particularly painting and sculpture, as a diagnostic tool. By analyzing how artists across history have depicted the human face, Soublette traces the evolution of human self-perception. rostro de hombre gaston soublette pdf