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The Art of Holy Week and Easter

Meditations on the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus
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The Art of Holy Week and Easter by Sister Wendy Beckett invites readers to explore the spiritual depth of the world’s greatest paintings depicting the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus. Filled with Sister Wendy's insightful and enthusiastic commentary, the book highlights thirty masterpieces in full colour, offering a rich, contemplative experience suitable not just for Lent but throughout the year.
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Ideal for readers interested in spirituality, religious art, and the deeper meanings behind Holy Week and Easter imagery, as well as those seeking inspiration beyond the typical devotional texts.

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Sister Wendy's insightful meditations on the meaning of Holy Week and Easter, as portrayed by some of the world's greatest painters.

See Easter through art, and art through Easter. These reflections from the late, beloved Sister Wendy Beckett opens up the images of Easter and their meaning.

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‘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.’ - Janina Ramirez

Brimming with Sister Wendy's irrepressible wisdom and enthusiasm, this little book explores the spiritual riches to be found in some of the world’s greatest paintings of the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus. Illustrated in full colour with thirty famous and lesser-known masterpieces of Western art, here is a chance to hear again the voice of Sister Wendy as she gently leads you into a deeper appreciation of all that these paintings convey to the discerning eye.

Sister Wendy’s deep and insightful commentaries are utterly unique. - Delia Smith

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Praised for its beautiful production and sharp, sensual commentary, this book offers beauty and surprise on every page, making it a delight to linger over. Sister Wendy’s unique insights bring a deeper appreciation of these spiritual artworks.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780281085255

Publisher: SPCK Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SPCK Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 158.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Sister Wendy (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), The Art of Lent (SPCK, 2017) and Sister Wendy’s 100 Best-loved Paintings (SPCK, 2019).

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