The nation's favourite art historian invites you to share her appreciation of 100 of her all-time favourite paintings.
Sister Wendy Beckett (1930-2018) was a Carmelite nun, 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 (SPCK, 2012) and The Art of Lent (SPCK, 2017).
‘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
human. Her 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*
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