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Sister Wendy's Book of Meditations
Inspirational and informative, this precious book is the perfect companion in times of quiet contemplation.
Sister Wendy's 100 Best-loved Paintings
'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 Art of Lent
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
The Story of Painting
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.
The Story of Painting
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.
My Favorite Things
Short essays describe seventy-five of the author's favorite works of art, ranging from famous paintings to little-known works.
Sister Wendy's Book of Saints
Anthology of illuminated manuscripts, miniatures and icons relating to the lives of more than 40 Saints.
Papers of Wendy Beckett
Papers maintained by Beckett while researching her biography Peggy Glanville-Hicks (Angus & Robertson, 1992), including correspondence, interviews, articles, press clippings, correspondence, drafts, financial records and other There are also papers relating to a proposed documentary film on Glanville-Hicks' life. Correspondents include Yehudi Menuhin, Gore Vidal, Leonard Bernstein, and Peter Sculthorpe. Other papers include drafts and final copies of Beckett's works, in particular her plays, radio plays, an outline for an intended novel and a libretto for 'Beckett'. There are also transcripts of interviews by Beckett with Lawrence Durrell and Paul Bowles, and other related papers. Publications by Beckett, received with the papers, have been incorporated into the Library's book collection.
A Child's Book of Prayer in Art
Presents prayers & Bible excerpts under topics together with reproductions of classical paintings. 9-15 yrs.
