The question is too general.
It depends on the times and the stream of art. French art like French cooking doesn't exit.,
There are several arts and several cooking from France.
It may symbolize freedom, the soul or many many other things as in every forms of arts.
A bird can symbolize freedom, love for children, or what ever you feel it should symbolize.
dove
ballet can symbolize gracefulness or the music and the art of dancing
a dead bird
deaf
I think a mourning bird symbolizes a death or sorrow.
A bird without wing
A black bird (the crow) is the symbol for a Gypsy.
The sarimanok is a fictional bird. It is an extremely colorful rooster and people used to believe that it was a symbol of good luck. Today, the sarimonok is viewed more as a symbol of Moranao art.
Bird in French is l'ouisseau. (phonetically: la'wazo)
Nothing symbolic, but they are nice to observe, world's smallest bird.
Bubbles in art can symbolize fragility, transience, and fleeting beauty. They may also suggest a sense of playfulness and whimsy in the artwork.