Sister Wendy's 100 Best-loved Paintings

Sister Wendy's 100 Best-loved Paintings PDF Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher: SPCK
ISBN: 0281083312
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 430

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Book Description
'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 100 Best-loved Paintings

Sister Wendy's 100 Best-loved Paintings PDF Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher: SPCK
ISBN: 0281083312
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 430

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Book Description
'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.

The Story of Painting

The Story of Painting PDF Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780751311891
Category : Painting
Languages : en
Pages : 736

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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.

Sister Wendy's 1000 Masterpieces

Sister Wendy's 1000 Masterpieces PDF Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780751307177
Category : Art appreciation
Languages : en
Pages : 512

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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 Bible Treasury

Sister Wendy's Bible Treasury PDF Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher: Orbis Books
ISBN: 1608332462
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 324

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Sister Wendy on the Art of Mary

Sister Wendy on the Art of Mary PDF Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781616366933
Category : ART
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
Imagine 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.

Sister Wendy's Story of Christmas

Sister Wendy's Story of Christmas PDF Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher: Prestel Publishing
ISBN: 9783791318875
Category : Christmas
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Describes how painters over the centuries have depicted scenes of the birth of Jesus, and explains what they mean.

The Art of Holy Week and Easter

The Art of Holy Week and Easter PDF Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher: SPCK
ISBN: 0281085803
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 108

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Book Description
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 American Collection

Sister Wendy's American Collection PDF Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780007101276
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 288

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Book Description
In this book, Sister Wendy chooses some of her favourite pieces of art from six US museums of her choice. These are the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, The Art Institute of Chicago, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Kimbell Art Museum Fort Worth, Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Cleveland Museum of Art.

The Story of Painting

The Story of Painting PDF Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780751301335
Category : Painting, American
Languages : en
Pages : 400

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Book Description
Through more than 450 masterpieces, the author unfolds the story of 800 years of Western painting from Giotto, the Renaissance and Impressionism, to Pop Art and the present day.

Sister Wendy's Impressionist Masterpieces

Sister Wendy's Impressionist Masterpieces PDF Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 104

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Book Description
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.