Dear Sophie
Something I haven't got round to is a study of the birds in Bruegel's
(the Elder) landscapes. They are always doing something - even sitting
on a branch, they look like they are engaged in some reflective
activity. I went to both Madrid and Vienna last year and from his
works I was left with the question, 'why do birds fly'? Not how, but
where are they going, what are they doing? It can't all be survival
and procreation, as they often look like they are having fun too.
I look forward to reading your essay.
Good luck
David
On 24 Jan 2006, at 20:54, Sophie Hardy wrote:
> Hi
>
> As part of my Art Foundation Diploma, I am writing an essay on the
> symbolism
> of 'Birds in Flight' in art. I was wondering therfore, if anyone had
> any
> information, useful websites or personal reponses to this as a subject
> matter?
>
> Thanks all very much for your time, I look forward to hearing from
> anyone
> who maybe able to help.
>
> With kind regards
>
> Sophie Hardy
>
>
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