With Christmas not that far away, we take a closer look at Monet – The Pop-up Book from Prestel.
Five of Monet’s most beloved works spring to life in this vivid and brilliantly engineered collection of pop-up scenes.
One of the joys of a Monet painting is the sense of being fully immersed in a beautiful setting. Now fans of the great artist have an intriguing new way to dive into five of his most enduring paintings: Garden at Sainte-Adresse, Poppy Field, Waterlilies and Japanese Bridge, The Artist’s House at Argenteuil, and The Bridge at Argenteuil. Each spread opens as a flat layout with a brief description of the painting and its historical context. As readers pull down the explanatory panel, a three-dimensional rendering pops up, and Monet’s exquisitely detailed flowers, waterlilies, clouds, trees, and people come alive. Whether readers are appreciating Monet’s masterful use of color, brushstrokes, and light and shadow, or merely savoring the pleasures of the French countryside, this meticulously crafted and engineered book offers a thrilling new way to experience the artistic genius of this Impressionist icon.
This pop-up book really makes Monet’s work come to life and would make a great Christmas present for any art lover.
Monet – The Pop-up Book from Prestel is available now priced around £22.00 from all good booksellers. For stockists visit prestel.com.
