Patricia Geis Brings Gaudí's Architecture to Life in Children's Pop-Up Book

Patricia Geis has published "Antoni Gaudí – ¡Mira qué artista!" with Combel, a pop-up book for children aged 3 to 6 that introduces the architect's work through nine of his most notable buildings, including Casa Vicens, Casa Batlló, Palau Güell, Palacio Episcopal de Astorga, and La Milà. The book balances play and education, using three-dimensional scenes to explain Gaudí's unique architectural features like undulating roofs and organic facades. Geis, an award-winning illustrator recognized by White Ravens, Visual, and Junceda, simplifies modernist aesthetics while preserving ornamental and chromatic essence. The volume includes a biographical introduction and a chronology of major projects. It is part of the ¡Mira qué artista! series, which also features titles on Picasso, Matisse, and Lloyd Wright. The book aims to stimulate curiosity and serve as an accessible entry point to art and architecture, offering a fresh perspective on Gaudí's legacy amid renewed interest in his work, including exhibitions, conferences, and ongoing beatification processes.