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<b>Five of Monet's most beloved works spring to life in this vivid and brilliantly engineered collection of pop-up scenes.</b> <p>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: <i>Garden at Sainte-Adresse</i>, <i>Poppy Field</i>, <i>Waterlilies</i> and<i> Japanese Bridge</i>, <i>The Artist's House at Argenteuil</i>, and <i>The Bridge at Argenteuil</i>.<br>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.<br>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.