From the Deep Waters

by Toshiyuki Takamiya

Book Overview

The lure of the siren, the comeliness of the mermaid, the elegiac beauty of Ophelia -- in page after page of captivating paintings by such artists as J.W. Waterhouse, Frederick Lord Leighton, Gustav Klimt, Edward Burne-Jones, and other Pre-Raphaelites, this exquisite volume takes a mystical journey into the deep waters where romantic art flows together with female enigma and timeless mystery. These sensuous images -- many inspired by literary scenes...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811814858
• ISBN13: 9780811814850
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 1.0" x 1.0"

Customer Reviews

a wonderful coffee table book

The stories corresponding to the beautiful pictures truely makes this one for the coffee table for anyone to look through.

From The Deep Waters

I spent many hours searching in libraries and book stores for just this type of art book. A spectacular collection of paintings from various well-known artists - a 'must have' for any lover of art! I create and weave my own tapestry designs and am always looking for different types of art books. This one will satisfy my needs for years to come. The color reproductions are true - no 'dulling' of colors due to the printing process. The observations and comments at the end of the book are not only worth reading but quite thought provoking. Buy this book!

Definitely worth buying

The reproductions in this book are beautiful. There is no reason not to buy this book, no matter what your taste in art. I have loved this book from the first time I looked through it, and notice new things every time.

An artistry magic into the death of Ophelia...

I've read the book once and each of its images captured my imagination. I'm impressed by the romantic ways in which the artists bring out their fascinating subjects. You never imagined that the tragic death of Shakespeare's Ophelia could be so beautiful and breath-taking. It's certainly a book worth keeping, especially for the romantic art lovers.

THE ILLISTRATIONS WILL CAPTURE YOUR IMAGINATION.

After just looking through the book it was very hard for me to forget the images. They are so beautiful. These are the kind of drawings that bring myths and legends to life. These drawings want to make you believe that there were such mythical creatures as Medusa, Nymths,and mermaids.Just by looking at one picture of these works of art makes you wish that the artist would have painted more just like it. It's a must see book.