Ever watched ducks on a frozen canal/pond? They come in to land in a most
undignified way and at first you think they are suffereing. Then they take
off fly in a circle and repeat to sliding landing again, and again, and
again. Clearly they are having fun.
Norman
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From: "David Haley" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 10:03 AM
Subject: Re: Symbolism in Art "Birds in Flight"
> 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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