"The History of Caricature in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance" is an outstanding work by the famous French writer Champfleur, which explores the development of the genre of caricature in Europe between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The book offers an in-depth analysis of the reflection of social, political and cultural aspects of contemporary events in visual works of art. The author deciphers the symbolism of caricatures and shows how they reflect the specifics of their time. This book not only allows a better understanding of the history of caricature, but also reveals to the reader the fascinating world of art and its role in the formation of social consciousness.