Love: Meditations on Love by Sister Wendy [Hardcover]

Wendy Beckett (Author)

Book Description

Series: Sister Wendy's Meditations | Publication Date: January 1, 2000

A collection of paintings, sculptures, porcelain and manuscript pages blending spiritual insight and artistic knowledge in an attempt to enlighten and inspire the reader.

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About the Author

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. Her BBC television series has been shown on PBS, and she is the author of several best-selling books published by DK. Along with her disciplined life as a nun, she devotes her contemplative life to the careful study of art.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: DK ADULT (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078945338X
• ISBN-13: 978-0789453389
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,222,731 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For the Love of Art, October 25, 2001

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Rebecca Johnson "The Rebecca Review" (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Love: Meditations on Love by Sister Wendy (Hardcover)

Inspired by the profound spiritual nature of great art, Sister Wendy enjoys sharing her wisdom and insight.

After years of silent contemplation, she now reveals to us the delightful aspects of love contained in art. With each piece of artwork, Sister Wendy shares her thoughts on how the symbols, facial expressions or scenes relate to love as we know it.

Sister Wendy questions the art and wants us to decide if what we are seeing is really love or just an illusion. Is a bodily embrace love? Is giving flowers love?

I think of all the things anyone has ever given to me, flowers are one of the most memorable. Who does not remember that first bunch of flowers? Yesterday, my husband came home with a dozen roses, which I was completely surprised by.

To me, a bunch of flowers symbolizes the love my husband feels for me. Sister Wendy explains how in "Man Gives Woman Flowers" the grandfather clock in the picture symbolizes "time." The woman holds back and the man is leaning forward, symbolizing, he wants this relationship more than she does. This is perhaps something you would easily figure out on your own when viewing the picture.

However, in "The Arnolfini Marriage" there is a delightful pair of shoes that symbolizes much more. "The Cradle" is perhaps the most beautiful picture in the book and shows a mother's love.

"Love is both infinitely rewarding and endlessly demanding. The two aspects are inseparable."

A beautiful book to give to someone you love.

~The Rebecca Review

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love is Beautiful, April 26, 2000

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Cassandra Solis - See all my reviews

This review is from: Love: Meditations on Love by Sister Wendy (Hardcover)

Sister Wendy may seem a little on the corny side but this collection of artwork is amazing. Not only does she not emphasize on one era or movement of art she makes sure to include the famous with the not so well-known. These masterpieces re-ignite the belief in true love and the beauty of romance.