Sister Wendy's 100 Best-loved Paintings
Sister Wendy's 100 Best-loved Paintings

Author: Wendy Beckett

Publisher: SPCK

Published: 2019-09-19

Total Pages: 430

ISBN-13: 0281083312

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'Sister Wendy’s deep and insightful commentaries are utterly unique. You will want this splendid book for yourself but also to give to others.' Delia Smith Hailed by The New York Times in 1997 as 'the most unlikely and famous art critic in the history of television', Sister Wendy Beckett went on to present numerous TV documentaries and published over thirty popular books on art history and appreciation. Shortly before she died in December 2018, and nearly thirty years on from her first book, Sister Wendy was working with SPCK on an anthology of her all-time favourite paintings. The result is this enthralling collection, which will delight her many fans all over the world while also inspiring a new generation of art lovers as they develop their understanding of the depths and subtleties of some of the world's greatest works of art.

Sister Wendy's 1000 Masterpieces
Sister Wendy's 1000 Masterpieces

Author: Wendy Beckett

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 9780751307177

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Covering over nine centuries of paintings in the western world, this book which is organised alphabetically focuses on world famous works by artists such as Michelangelo, Leonardo and Turner. Sister Wendy focuses on subject matter, technique and other key elements of each major work. Many artists are represented by two paintings on double-page spreads. A featured works section gives the reader the location of each masterpiece.

Sister Wendy's Impressionist Masterpieces
Sister Wendy's Impressionist Masterpieces

Author: Wendy Beckett

Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13:

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Provides the art critic's commentary on more than fifty Impressionist paintings, including Manet's "Olympia", Whistler's "Nocturne", and "The Harbor at Lorient" by Morisot.

The Art of Holy Week and Easter
The Art of Holy Week and Easter

Author: Wendy Beckett

Publisher: SPCK

Published: 2021-01-21

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 0281085803

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Brimming with Sister Wendy Beckett's irrepressible wisdom and enthusiasm, The Art of Holy Week and Easter is a beautiful Lent book for 2021 exploring the spiritual riches of some of the world's greatest paintings of the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus. Illustrated in stunning full colour with thirty famous and lesser-known Western masterpieces and presented in a small, easily portable format, this little book is ideal Lent reading for all art lovers. The Art of Holy Week and Easter offers a chance to hear again the voice of Sister Wendy as she gently leads you into a deeper appreciation of all that these paintings convey to the discerning eye. You'll gain a fuller and more spiritual understanding of Christian art, and see Holy Week and Easter as never before.

Sister Wendy's Book of Saints
Sister Wendy's Book of Saints

Author: Wendy Beckett

Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13:

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Anthology of illuminated manuscripts, miniatures and icons relating to the lives of more than 40 Saints.

Sister Wendy on Prayer
Sister Wendy on Prayer

Author: Wendy Beckett

Publisher: Harmony

Published: 2010-05-12

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 0307497879

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Sister Wendy Beckett, adored and renowned art historian, has spent years in silence and contemplation in her calling as a nun. Her celebrated television specials and books about art have led her many admirers to ask about her own faith and practices. For the first time, in this thoughtful examination of the nature of prayer, she reveals her deeply held beliefs about her religion and her intimate understanding of God. What should I do during prayer? Can prayer really be as simple as a conversation? How do I let God enter my being? Do I need to belong to a religion in order to pray? Sister Wendy answers these and many other common questions, all the while imparting the importance of prayer in our daily lives.

Sister Wendy's American Masterpieces
Sister Wendy's American Masterpieces

Author: Wendy Beckett

Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13:

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Sister Wendy Beckett's brilliant insight and quirky delivery have made her both a respected art critic and a beloved personality. Now she focuses her attention on American art in this volume that contains more than 50 high-quality, large-scale reproductions. Full color.

The Story of Painting
The Story of Painting

Author: Wendy Beckett

Publisher:

Published: 2002-08

Total Pages: 736

ISBN-13: 9780751311891

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Contains over 400 masterpieces of Western painting from the very beginnings of art to the present day. The book includes nearly 200 close-ups to allow the reader to gain knowledge of each work and artist and Sister Wendy Beckett shares her love of painting.

The Art of Lent
The Art of Lent

Author: Sister Wendy Beckett

Publisher: SPCK

Published: 2017-11-16

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 0281078564

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Join Sister Wendy on a journey through Lent, and discover the timeless wisdom to be found in some of the world’s greatest paintings. Illustrated in full colour with over forty famous and lesser-known masterpieces of Western art, this beautiful book will lead you into a deeply prayerful response to all that these paintings convey to the discerning eye. ‘For those who want to appreciate the spirituality behind some of the world’s greatest works of art, this book will be hugely inspiring – not only during Lent but at any time of the year.’ Dr Janina Ramirez, art historian and broadcaster