Anamorphosis before 1583. "The Ambassadors" (c. 1533) by Hans Holbein the Younger is well known for the prominent oblique anamorphic transformation in the painting. In this artwork, a distorted shape lies diagonally across the bottom of the frame. Viewing this from an acute angle transforms it into the plastic image of a human skull. The painting is regarded as a "vanitas" - a meditation on the transience of life - with the skull a symbolic "memento mori". The altered perspective required to see the image reflects the contemporary practice of painting skulls on the reverse of otherwise tranquil paintings. Four centuries
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