My Favorite Things: 75 Works of Art from Around the World

by Wendy Beckett

Sister Wendy Beckett--host of the beloved PBS art series--shares her seventy-five favorite works of art, including works by Michelangelo, Rembrandt, van Gogh, and Vermeer, among many others.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Art History

159 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1999

About the author

Sister Wendy Beckett was a South African-born British art expert, Roman Catholic nun, and contemplative hermit who became an unlikely celebrity during the 1990s, presenting a series of acclaimed art history documentaries for the BBC.

Reviews

[SharonJH Harman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked up this book thinking that I needed more background in famous works of art. I was not disappointed with the beautiful works chosen by Sister Wendy. There is a wide variety of sculpture, paintings, ancient art and other objects. The short explanations were clear, but i wished for a bit more. Great introduction to classic art.

[Katie Argyle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a very heavy tome but instead a run
through a variety of Sister Wendy's personal favorite artworks. I enjoyed seeing what she chose and why. I love her observations and the way she encapsulated her questions about the artwork easily and without fuss. I decided to read this book upon hearing of her death. Sister Wendy, you did good work.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a beautiful and interesting book. What I like was the entries were her favorites and not all the famous paintings you get in every other book - i.e. the Mona Lisa. No sign of it here thank goodness.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's nice to have someone give a tour of lesser known works of art.

[Jlnpeacock Peacock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceptionally helpful book in helping one cultivate the art of seeing even if her favorite art is not mine. I appreciated all the works included and was blest by her insights.

[Mirek Jasinski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I just love watching it through the spectacles of Sister Wendy Beckett.