CARTER, DAVID A
Five of Monets 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 Artists 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 Monets exquisitely detailed flowers, waterlilies, clouds, trees, and people come alive. Whether readers are appreciating Monets 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.
DAVID A. CARTER is an American author and illustrator. He is best known for his pop-up books for both children and adults. His Bugs series has sold over six million copies in the U.S. 600 Black Spots (2007) and White Noise (2008) were both chosen for the New York Times 10 Best Illustrated Childrens Book Award.
