Vögel in der Kunst

The dove as a symbol of peace, the owl as an expression of wisdom, the raven as a bringer of misfortune and messenger of death: Across all epochs and national borders, artists have drawn on the symbolism of birds. Their magnificent plumage and unique anatomy fascinated painters such as Albrecht Dürer, Giuseppe Arcimboldo, and René Magritte, inspiring them to create paintings, drawings, and graphics. This volume presents a selection of the most beautiful bird portraits in art history, from the early 16th century to the present day, featuring a range of species from tits and wrens to birds of prey and colorful exotics—each uniquely interpreted artistically and accompanied by background information on the stories behind the works, their creators, and the various bird species.