While reading "The White Bird" by John Berger I found very interesting how Berger used the symbolism of a wooden bird to refer to aesthetics. This reading describes the way artists required some type of skills in order to construct their artwork using the bird as a metaphor. Do you believe you can create something without at least a little bit of craftsmanship? I agree with Berger on that point; even though skills might not be the most important characteristic to become an artist and practice will always make perfect, craftsmanship is required as a starting point. Other important feature that Berger mention on his essay is simplicity, less is more like the popular saying adding masterpiece value to every artwork. Berger used the object to outline the vital characteristics artists usually follow to complete a piece.
Other fascinating comparison Berger used in relation to aesthetics is nature. How nature is a significant component when you need to understand the concept of beauty and the relationship with an artwork. Human perception is changing, you and me might differ in what we consider beauty but at the same time those juxtaposed opinions is what makes art and nature captivating. Not only describing the artist point of view, but the way the viewer feels and sees your artwork. Aesthetics is a method to organize and settle standards for art. Also, art needs purpose and emotion in the creation process to make it valuable not only for the viewer but for the artist itself. Personally I consider my art a weapon, a tool, a way of communicating and producing change; I agree with Berger opinion of art having the energy of perception and creation.
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