Pictures for twitchers: The Secret Language of Birds in Art

Birds have always proved attractive subjects for artists.

They appear in ancient cave paintings, religious scenes, landscapes, still life paintings and the most cutting-edge contemporary art.

Birds have been woven into the art of every culture and era. Are they symbols of creation, freedom, and the human soul, divine messengers or mystical creatures, or are they merely decorative objects, there to provide interest in the composition?

Join us as we uncover the beauty, power, and mystery of birds in art. We will investigate bird sightings that transcend even the most dedicated twitcher’s wildest dreams!