Humans tend to seek comfort through the use of art. Expressing our emotions, hoping to let out what we let in. The truth of the matter is that art is only a reflection of natures creation. We only attempt to stop the moment so we can make the perishable become permanent. The white bird may be a referring to natures beauty for many, while still symbolizing hope of life for the peasants who face harsh and long winters.
Going in depth with the execution of the white bird, John Berger explains every aspect that came to play when creating the wooden dove. He emphasizes on its creation because that is its own art form. The materials and skills used to create such an astonishing piece of work is a reflection of the artists environment. While the peasants created these white wooden birds, living ones struggled to survive. This comes to show that nature can be cruel and unfair while still being admired.
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