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	Sister Wendy's American Collection
		Sister Wendy Beckett is a Catholic nun who lives in seclusion in a trailer, abiding by vows of solitude and silence.
		Sister Wendy is particularly good at finding and relating the storyline in a painting or sculpture, seeking its meaning from the surrounding circumstances and the context in which the work was created.
		Sister Wendy tends to focus on one work at a time and she's far more interested in the content of the works than in technique or the place of the work in the history of art.
	www.culturevulture.net /Television/SisterWendy.htm (773 words)

	Wendy Beckett - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Sister Wendy Beckett (born February 25, 1930) is a British nun who became an unlikely celebrity during the 1990s, presenting a series of acclaimed art history documentaries for the BBC.
		She was born in South Africa and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland.
		She became a nun in 1946 in the order of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wendy_Beckett (297 words)

	Art in America: A consecrated critic - profile of popular television art critic Sister Wendy Beckett
		Sister Wendy's refreshing openness to the carnality of the Western canon is startling primarily because we have been so thoroughly bombarded of late with the self-righteous moralism of the religious right.
		Throughout her television series, Sister Wendy presents works of art as moral tales designed to remind the receptive viewer that there is "something larger than yourself." However, her tales could not be further from the tidy moral prescriptions of William Bennett.
		Sister Wendy may not be the first to make such observations, but, watching her, it's hard not to think that perhaps only a nun (or similar religious figure) has the authority to convincingly argue for art's spiritual power, a quality Sister Wendy finds even in Warhol's Marilyn.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1248/is_n7_v86/ai_21113230 (1456 words)

	Saints with Sister Wendy @ Just Catholic
		Sister Wendy Beckett, Britain's beloved art critic and a favorite with Americans as well, travels to Italy to celebrate the lives and works of the Saints through beautiful art treasures.
		Sister Wendy offers a close-up view of these manuscripts - many never before seen by the public - as we see her actually turning the pages of these rare books.
		Sister Wendy also visits some of the churches, cathedrals and cities of Italy that are associated with a particular saint, places where the men and women so lovingly portrayed in these illustrations lived and died.
	www.justcatholic.com /product.asp?3=584 (160 words)

	U.S. Catholic bookstore: Sister Wendy Beckett (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Sister Wendy's skill and experience teaching children are clearly evident as she infectiously communicates her love of paintings in this charming yet informative book.
		In her Story of Christmas, Sister Wendy opens the eyes of young readers to the very different ways twenty artists have depicted elements of the Nativity over a period of 800 years, drawing the reader into the scene and adding glimpses into the artists' lives and backgrounds.
		Carmelite nun and art critic Sister Wendy is an expert in classic and contemporary art alike: here she reviews the appearance of saints in art through the centuries, considering how the saints were depicted, the lasting importance and influence of historic masterpieces, and the subject of each painting.
	www.uscatholic.org /books/beckett.htm (642 words)

	John's Books N Such :: Sister Wendy's American Collection Box Set
		Comment: Sister Wendy Beckett has done for art appreciation and art history what the late Carl Sagan did for the science of astronomy: she has taken a subject that most people would like to know more about, but fear is beyond their ability to understand, and made it accessible and entertaining.
		Sister Wendy's credibility was, for me, increased when Moyers asked her what she thought of Andres Serrano's "Piss-Christ," a work in which a replica of Christ was immersed in a container of urine.
		Sister Wendy's insights are entertaining, and she has a unique gift for communicating the joy one gets from appreciation of great art.
	www.pmufoalreview.info /B00005RG6K/Sister_Wendy_s_American_Collection_Box_Set.html (1101 words)

	, Sister Wendy's Story of Painting (Enhanced and Expanded Edition), Sister Wendy's Story of Painting (Enhanced and ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		As a history of painting, Sister Wendy's book has its strong points (works with religious or spiritual themes and those that lend themselves to psychological interpretation) as well as its lapses (a very skimpy discussion of Cubism and inadequate treatment of works from the late 20th century).
		Sister Wendy Beckett takes us on an historical tour of painting (in the European theatre of history), beginning with prehistoric cave-art and drawings, leading up to modern and post-modern artists.
		Sister Wendy does an admirable job at not concentrating exclusively on religious and Christian art (for being a nun), however, given the history of art in Europe, this is a major theme in its own right.
	node173508.bookshop.com.ru /173507/173508/item/0789468050.htm (1591 words)

	dOc DVD Review: Sister Wendy: The Complete Collection (1992-1996)
		Sister Wendy Beckett is one of the most fascinating figures in the contemporary world of art commentary.
		Author of dozens of books on the subject of art, Sister Wendy came out of religious seclusion to host four documentary series, touring the world's art museums, churches and galleries, for the first time in her life confronting original works previously known to her only through books and reproductions.
		Sister Wendy celebrates the new century and the birth of modern art with her hero, Paul Cézanne.
	www.digitallyobsessed.com /showreview.php3?ID=4101 (1657 words)

	Sister Wendy's Story of Painting (Enhanced and Expanded Edition): Current Amazon U.S.A. One-Edition Data
		This choice is indicative of Beckett's approach to the evolution of painting; for her, paintings are as much about the artist's life and times as about style and aesthetics.
		Sister Wendy Beckett, a member of the teaching order of nuns, the Order of Notre Dame, is well known for her insight into the history of art.
		Sister Wendy smashes that piece of artifice and seeks to draw people into the works themselves, not to critique them and simply move on to the next, but to give life to each work.
	www.blueskywebdesign.biz /stuff-0789468050.html (3713 words)

	Book- Sister Wendy's Story of Christmas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The fact that Sister Wendy has much skill and experience teaching children is clearly evident as she infectiously communicates her love of painting in this charming yet informative book.
		Most of all Sister Wendy uses her refreshing skills of observatin to gain insights into the emotions, love, fear, joy, trepidation, and peace, and brings the Christmas Story to life the way each artist had painted it.
		Sister Wendy Beckett is the author of numerous aricles and several books on the history of art.
	www.imageexchange.com /children/books/3987.shtml (298 words)

	Sister Wendy's 1000 Masterpieces (Sister Wendy) - Hotel Resource Book Store (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		It's still not a bad book, though, and sister Wendy's books on art are a relatively painless way for someone without any previous art knowledge to get at least an introduction and a basic background in the field before going on to...
		Sister Wendy is a great art critic,especially for people who might be intimated by it.
		Sister wendy has a great point of veiw in showing the power that Art has.
	www.hotelresource.com /bookstore/asinsearch_0751307173.html (352 words)

	Dance Magazine: Looking - Sister Wendy Beckett's appreciation of art - Editorial - Brief Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Sister Wendy--as she is known to anybody who has seen her enormously popular programs on TV--made her first appearance on BBC-TV in a documentary about London's National Gallery in 1991; three more BBC series have followed, the present in association with WGBH Boston.
		Sister Wendy Beckett was interviewed for PBS by Bill Moyers, who has created numerous award-winning TV programs.
		Art has given Sister Wendy "enormous joy." It has also increased her "capacity to accept darkness and pain, and not be too bewildered by them." She says it has made her "a more sensitive and alert person....
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1083/is_n12_v71/ai_20375913 (767 words)

	Sister Wendy in Conversation with Bill Moyers - Multimedia Collection
		In this deeply personal conversation inspired by the PBS broadcast of her fivepart series on the history of Western Art, Sister Wendy's Story of Painting, Sister Wendy shares her views on looking at art, living in seclusion, and falling into the role of a television star.
		Sister Wendy Beckett — who never watched TV before she was on it — believes that each work of art has a fascinating story to tell about what it means to be human.
		Witty and enlightening, Sister Wendy in Conversation with Bill Moyers is an inspiring sojourn through the world of art and ideas that reveals Sister Wendy's fascinating personal story — from her passionate involvement in art and spirituality to her thoughts on sex, sensuality, television and contemplation.
	osulibrary.orst.edu /video/art31.html (237 words)

	Sister Wendy Books & Videos Recommendations, Where to Buy, Advice, Top-Rated Gift Ideas - Surprise.com Gifts
		"Sister Wendy Beckett, the cherubic nun with the razor wit, became a minor media sensation with her BBC television series The Story of Painting.
		Whether sheâs on video or narrating her elegant coffee table book, Sister Wendy is an ideal guide for the arts lover who wants to know more about the history of...
		This handsome tome is packed to the gills with paintings, and while readers might disagree with any of Sister Wendy Beckett's choices (that's half the fun, perhaps), there are still hundreds of unforgettable works of art that nearly any reader can ap......
	surprise.com /likes_dislikes/fine_arts/sister_wendy_books_videos.cfm (270 words)

	Amazon.com: DVD: Sister Wendy - The Complete Collection (Story of Painting/Grand Tour/Odyssey/Pains of Glass) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Sister Wendy Beckett has transformed public appreciation of art through her astonishing knowledge, insight and passion for painting and painters.
		Sister Wendy sets out on this daunting task with her interesting lisp and her often offbeat analysis of these iconic images.
		Sister Wendy is here to sort of lead you into looking at art yourself with that same childlike enthusiasm.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006G8FJ?v=glance (1751 words)

	Publisher description for Library of Congress control number 00040953 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		In Sister Wendy's American Collection, she visits six of America's most prestigious museums: the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York City), the Museum of Fine Arts (Boston, Massachusetts), the Art Institute of Chicago, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Kimbell Art Museum (Fort Worth, Texas), and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
		In each, Sister Wendy chooses a wide variety of artpaintings, sculpture, porcelain figures-and draws attention to the small details of the work, revealing hidden meanings and symbolism.
		Sister Wendy's American Collection is a wonderful tour of six great American museums -- it is also the equivalent of taking a personal tour with Sister Wendy, studying and enjoying her favorite pieces of art, chosen from across the whole breadth of history to the present.
	www.loc.gov /catdir/description/hc042/00040953.html (289 words)

	sister wendy
		This four-DVD set presents every Sister Wendy episode from her Story of Painting series, plus Sister Wendy’s Odyssey, Sister Wendy’s Pains of Glass, Sister Wendy’s Grand Tour and an interview with Sister Wendy.
		Sister Wendy seems to view the world with a sense of childlike wonder and yet has the knowledge of a scholar.
		Not only do you get to view the art, the environments in which it was created and see how art changed over time, Sister Wendy explains color, symbolism and the spiritual, political and personal aspects of the paintings.
	www.seasonedwithlove.com /sister_wendy_art_complete_collection.htm (544 words)

	Amazon.com: Books: Sister Wendy's 1000 Masterpieces (Sister Wendy) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Surprisingly, Sister Wendy makes no attempt to extend the text in her more generously formatted album of "favorites" from Abrams, yet she does achieve greater variety in the smaller number of works.
		Indeed, many of the Sister's favorites do not make the cut for 1000 Masterpieces, pointing up the vagaries of her selection processAin each book's short introductions (the only writing other than the captions), she simply declares how difficult the choosing was.
		It's still not a bad book, though, and sister Wendy's books on art are a relatively painless way for someone without any previous art knowledge to get at least an introduction and a basic background in the field before going on to more advanced works.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0751307173?v=glance (2747 words)

	Needcoffee.com DVD Review: Sister Wendy: The Complete Collection (1992-2001)
		Sister Wendy Beckett is known all over the world as an expert on art history, and in this latest set from the BBC, we see why.
		When Sister Wendy turns to a new work of art, a small icon will appear in the bottom of the screen, at which time the viewer can pause the program and see larger images of the work in question, as well as some detail images.
		This set is highly recommend for everyone, from art lovers who will delight in Sister Wendy’s knowledge and love for art, to those who currently think they cannot understand or appreciate art, who will quickly learn that art is for all humans, even those who consider painting silly or separate from their reality.
	www.needcoffee.com /html/dvd/swendy.htm (524 words)

	Wendy Beckett - Dorling Kindersley Authors - Dorling Kindersley
		Sister Wendy Beckett entered, when she was sixteen, a teaching order of nuns, the Sisters of Notre Dame.
		Sister Wendy's Story of Painting inspired the international best-selling book of the same name published by Dorling Kindersley in 1996.
		Sister Wendy has written many art books including Meditations on Joy, Peace, Love and Silence; A Child's Boook of Prayer in Art; Contemporary Women Artists; and Art and the Sacred for DK.
	uk.dk.com /nf/Author/AuthorPage/0,,11_1000056465,00.html (227 words)

	Amazon.ca: Books: Sister Wendy's American Collection (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Sister Wendy's catholic view of art is as rare as her insightful view of Western religious painting.
		Sister Wendy Beckett strikes again with this discussion of works in six of America's renowned art museums, singing high praise for her choices.
		While Sister Wendy's intentions are admirable in her enthusiastic description of the best art to be found in American galleries, her interpretations often completely miss the point.
	www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/0060195568 (1018 words)

	Site Launched For Famed Art Commentator Sister Wendy Beckett
		Sister Wendy Beckett, beloved art commentator, takes viewers on a tour through six of America's greatest art museums in "Sister Wendy's American Collection," premiering on PBS over three consecutive Wednesdays, September 5, 12, and 19 from 8 to 10 pm (check local listings).
		Features include an interview with Sister Wendy, profiles of the participating museums, and an interactive feature which allows visitors a closer look at selected works.
		"Sister Wendy's American Collection" is a co-production of WGBH Boston and Spire Films.
	www.urlwire.com /news/082701.html (687 words)

	KET Sister Wendy at the Norton Simon Museum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Let Sister Wendy Beckett, the world-famous art nun,”; be your personal guide through one of the most extraordinary collections of Old Master, Impressionist, modern, and Asian art in America.
		In Sister Wendy at the Norton Simon Museum, Sister Wendy has emerged from retirement to offer her own inimitable reflections on some of the collection’s most famous works—and some of its lesser-known gems.
		Sister Wendy discusses the cultural and artistic significance of pieces like Edgar Degas’ famous pastel Waiting (1880-1882) and Peter Paul Rubens’ masterpiece The Holy Women at the Sepulchre (c.1611-1614).
	www.ket.org /blurbs/telefund03/swsm__.htm (193 words)

	Child's Book of Prayer in Art; Author: Beckett, Sister Wendy; Paperback
		Sister Wendy is well known from her TV series and best-selling books.
		Ideal gift for christenings and Easter.Sister Wendy's boundless enthusiasm for art is well known from her TV series and art books.
		In this book in which art reproductions are accompanied by 12 original prayers, she shares her belief that art can be a way of talking and listening to God.
	www.netstoreusa.com /jubooks/075/0751352764.shtml (212 words)

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