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Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 104
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAnthology of illuminated manuscripts, miniatures and icons relating to the lives of more than 40 Saints.
Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher:
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781616366971
DOWNLOAD EBOOKImagine going on a tour of a world-class art museum with a talented and insightful curator. But instead of just focusing on the history, technique, and cultural significance of each piece, you have the opportunity to reflect on the spiritual aspects of the works, examining their religious significance and concentrating on the transcendental meaning conveyed by the artist. This is what you’ll find in this exquisitely produced book. Each one features fifteen pieces of art relating to the topic of the saints, with an extended reflection on each piece. The commentary is meditative, more reflection on the spiritual nature of the paintings’ subject than art critique. Sister Wendy writes with the deft hand of one who is formed in spirituality, art, and critical thinking. Her imagery is lush, creating a landscape where the sacred and profane live in comfortable coexistence through the medium of painting. For spiritual seekers and lovers of art, this book will offer a unique journey into the experiential nature of a well-rounded faith.
Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher: Orbis Books
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 1608332462
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Wendy Beckett
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 168
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKInspirational and informative, this precious book is the perfect companion in times of quiet contemplation.
Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher:
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781616366933
DOWNLOAD EBOOKImagine going on a tour of a world-class art museum with a talented and insightful curator. But instead of just focusing on the history, technique, and cultural significance of each piece, you have the opportunity to reflect on the spiritual aspects of the works, examining their religious significance and concentrating on the transcendental meaning conveyed by the artist. This is what you’ll find in this exquisitely produced book. It features fifteen pieces of art relating to Mary, with an extended reflection on each piece. The commentary is meditative, more reflection on the spiritual nature of the paintings’ subject than art critique. Sister Wendy writes with the deft hand of one who is formed in spirituality, art, and critical thinking. Her imagery is lush, creating a landscape where the sacred and profane live in comfortable coexistence through the medium of painting. For spiritual seekers and lovers of art, this book will offer a unique journey into the experiential nature of a well-rounded faith.
Author: Sister Wendy Beckett
Publisher: SPCK
Published: 2017-11-16
Total Pages: 134
ISBN-13: 0281078564
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJoin 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
Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher: Getty Publications
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 72
ISBN-13: 9780892368433
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSister Wendy discusses the religious and spiritual in art through an exploration of fourteen works by artists ranging from Paul Cezanne to El Greco.
Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher: SPCK
Published: 2019-09-19
Total Pages: 430
ISBN-13: 0281083312
DOWNLOAD EBOOK'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.
Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9783791318875
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes how painters over the centuries have depicted scenes of the birth of Jesus, and explains what they mean.
Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher: Constable
Published: 2019-03-07
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 1472131819
DOWNLOAD EBOOKInspiration, comfort and joy from 100 of Sister Wendy's favourite poems Well-known as a writer and television presenter on the history of painting, Sister Wendy Beckett's first love is for literature. In this anthology she presents one hundred of her favourite poems, well-loved or lesser known, some old but many modern. Grouped under themes such as longing, sorrow, and hope, she has chosen poetry for which, as she says 'the significance does not have to be puzzled out, but comes to us with an immediacy and power.' As well as introducing each section she has given short personal commentaries on most of the poems. This is an original collection, full of the infectious enthusiasm of its editor, the messages here are sometimes sad, but mainly ones of sympathy, hope and enjoyment.
