The Ambassadors (Holbein) viewer must approach the painting from high on the right side, or low on the left side, to see the form as an accurate rendering of a human skull. While the skull is evidently intended as a "vanitas" or "memento mori", it is unclear why Holbein gave it such prominence in this painting. One possibility is that this painting represents three levels: the heavens (as portrayed by the astrolabe and other objects on the upper shelf), the living world (as evidenced by books and a musical instrument on the lower shelf), and death (signified by the skull). It has also
Love at the Bottom of the Sea Sea" was released in the UK on March 5, 2012 by record label Domino and in the US on March 6, 2012 by Merge. The reception from critics has been generally favorable, with the average critical score being a 68 out of 100 according to review aggregator website Metacritic. All tracks written by Stephin Merritt. Love at the Bottom of the Sea Love at the Bottom of the Sea is the tenth studio album by American indie pop band The Magnetic Fields. It was released in the UK on March 5, 2012 by record label Domino and in the US