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

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

The nation's favourite art historian invites you to share her appreciation of 100 of her all-time favourite paintings.

‘As though writing personally to each reader, Sister Wendy narrates, explains, and speculates on great artistic creations, expressing how each in its own voice reminds us of what it is to be humanHer commentaries are informed by a profound study of art history, a discerning eye, and her compassionate understanding of the human spirit.’ * Hilliard T. Goldfarb, Senior Curator, Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal *
‘I often think of Sister Wendy when I give a tour or speak to the public. I hope that her legacy of joy and of pushing past expectations to share one’s knowledge will not leave us. It certainly won’t leave me.' * Carmen Hermo, Associate Curator, Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art at the Brooklyn Museum, New York City *
'A beautifully produced and intriguing book, and a fitting tribute to the unique Sister Wendy. To the timeless delight of her commentaries is added the thrill of wondering who is in, for which paintings, and who is out of her top 100. Prepare yourself to be surprised.' * Peter Stanford, author, journalist and broadcaster *
'The beauty and splendour of art has been with us throughout the ages, but 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, writer and broadcaster *
As always, Sister Wendy’s commentary is engaging and enjoyable. She had a unique gift for humanizing art and making it accessible to everyone [...] a delightful book and a perfect swan song for this much-loved icon. * Daily Art Magazine *

Sister Wendy (1930-2018) was a consecrated virgin and art historian who became world famous in the 1990s when she presented a series of BBC documentaries on the history of painting. She was the author of over thirty books, including the internationally bestselling The Story of Painting (Dorling Kindersley, 1997). Her most recent books include Sister Wendy’s Bible Treasury (2012), The Art of Lent (2017), The Art of Holy Week and Easter (2021) and Sister Wendy’s 100 Best-loved Paintings (2019).

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ISBN 13	9780281083305
ISBN 10	0281083304
Title	Sister Wendy's 100 Best-loved Paintings
Author	Sister Wendy Beckett
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	SPCK Publishing
Year published	2019-09-19
Number of pages	232
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.