2006-09-04 04:25:49 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
One of the most recognised symbols of peace is the dove. It's origins are from the story of noah and the ark. When the rains that flooded the earth stopped pouring
down, noah sent out various birds to see if they would bring back any sign of land to his boat. He was anxious to begin life again on dry pasturage. One dove eventually returned carrying an olive branch.
After world war II pablo picasso, was responsible for the decisive use of the dove of peace : his lithograph designed for the international peace congress in paris, 1949, features the white ancestor of a new family of doves. Since then, graphic artists have produced an endless series of doves of peace in different shapes.
2006-09-04 05:36:23 · answer #1 · answered by Jubei 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When WW2 ended, Picasso was asked to create an image for the Peace Conference and he chose the Dove of Peace. This became an instant hit and he continued to portray doves for many years.
2006-09-04 04:36:49 · answer #2 · answered by CK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ISn't it something to do with Noah sending two doves out after the floods had come to see if the waters had gone down and then they returned with an olive branch? I think this was to show that god had finished with his punishment and then there would be peace.
But I am not an expert and I might be mixing up all my stories.
2006-09-04 04:28:05 · answer #3 · answered by Bebe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because white is a peaceful color and doves fly, which means freedom
2006-09-04 04:28:07 · answer #4 · answered by Mr X 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well would you prefer a white dove or a black crow? i myself prefer white dove to symbolize peace
2006-09-04 04:31:40 · answer #5 · answered by delmore 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't get yourself hung-up on old traditions...a white dove is a bird...that's it !!
2006-09-04 04:52:10 · answer #6 · answered by boho 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what would you have a black panther lol now that just makes me think of peace because you let him out and he eats the cage operator
2006-09-04 04:29:20 · answer #7 · answered by SLICK77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because doves never fight or attack others and white stands for purity...innocence.....goodness
2006-09-04 04:27:27 · answer #8 · answered by Jenny A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read Noah's ark and it'll answer your question.
2006-09-04 04:40:25 · answer #9 · answered by guitardan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read the story of noah's ark
2006-09-04 04:27:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋