Leonardo Pop-Ups

About this book

A beautiful and dynamic new way of looking at the work of Leonardo da Vinci one of the greatest painters inventors and scientists of all time. Experience the most famous Renaissance artist and inventor in a brand-new way. Courtney Watson McCarthy has crafted many brilliant pop-up books featuring artists like Antoni Gaudi and Salvador Dali and Leonardo Pop-Ups is the most dynamic yet. McCarthy showcases a variety of pop-ups showing off Da Vincis many talents; beyond his famous Renaissance paintings Da Vinci has also been called the father of paleontology and architecture and has been credited with the inventions of such diverse machines as the helicopter the parachute and the tank. Featuring many of Da Vincis most enduring artworks both as illustrations and pop-ups including The Vitruvian Man The Last Supper and of course the Mona Lisa Leonardo Pop-Ups also includes Da Vincis self-portrait an overview of his architectural designs and inventions such as a flapping ornithopter. A beautiful new way of looking into one of the greatest minds of all time Leonardo Pop-Ups is fun for experienced art historians and budding artists alike. 6 color pop-ups and 12 color illustrations