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Wendy Beckett

Wendy Beckett, better known as Sister Wendy, is a British hermit, consecrated virgin, and art historian who became well known internationally during the 1990s when she presented a series of documentaries for the BBC on the history of art. - Wikipedia

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British Catholic nun and presenter of documentaries for the BBC on the history of art (1930-2018)

Born February 25, 1930
Died December 26, 2018

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  • Cover of: The mystery of love: saints in art through the centuries

    First published in 1996 — 4 editions
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  • Cover of: The gaze of love: meditations on art and spiritual transformation

    First published in 1993 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: Sister Wendy on Prayer

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  • Cover of: Contemporary women artists

    First published in 1988 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: Sister Wendy's American Collection

    First published in 2000 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: Sister Wendy's book of meditations.

    First published in 1995 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: Love: Meditations on Love by Sister Wendy

    First published in 1995 — 2 editions
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    First published in 1995 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: Sister Wendy's Odyssey: A Journey of Artistic Discovery

    First published in 1993 — 2 editions
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    First published in 1995 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: Sister Wendy's 1000 masterpieces

    First published in 1999 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: Joy lasts: on the spiritual in art

    First published in 2006 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: A child's book of prayer in art

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  • Cover of: Sister Wendy's meditations on the mysteries of our faith

    First published in 2007 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: Max Beckmann and the self

    First published in 1997 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: Open Door on Mark

    First published in 1997 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Sister Wendy's book of meditations

    First published in 1998 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Sister Wendy's Bible treasury: stories and wisdom through the eyes of great painters

    First published in 2012 — 1 edition
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British Catholic nun and presenter of documentaries for the BBC on the history of art (1930-2018)

Born February 25, 1930
Died December 26, 2018

Subjects

Art appreciation, Painting, Art, Meditations, Appreciation, History, Biography, Art and religion, Christian art and symbolism, Juvenile literature, Modern Art, European Painting, Icons, Illustrations, Religious aspects, American Painting, Art, Modern, Art, history, Arts, united states, Bible, Bildband, Books of hours, Christian life, Christian saints, Christmas stories

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Europe, United States, France, Great Britain

People

Jesus Christ, Mary Blessed Virgin, Saint, Max Beckmann (1884-1950), Peggy Glanville-Hicks, Wendy Beckett

Time

20th century, 19th century, 18th century, Medieval, 500-1500

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  • Sister Wendy Beckett
  • Beckett,Wendy

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January 11, 2024 Edited by David L. Hatton Edited without comment.
September 27, 2020 Edited by MARC Bot add ids
May 8, 2020 Edited by Tom Morris merge authors
July 26, 2016 Edited by Hemanth Kumar Author Bio
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import