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Apr 16, 2006

"The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance." --Aristotle

Bridging Art & Spirituality

Meet Sister Wendy Beckett, Britain’s self-taught art nun turned international celebrity -- who never watched TV before she was on it. A nun in the contemplative tradition, she lived most of her life in silence and seclusion before a chance encounter led to her becoming the unlikely presenter for a series of highly acclaimed art documentaries. Today she is one of the world’s best known and best-loved art critics, familiar to millions from her hugely successful series on PBS. Sister Wendy believes that each work of great art has a fascinating story to tell about what it means to be human. Her quick wit, gentle demeanor and deep involvement in art and spirituality has opened up the bridge between both worlds for millions across the globe.

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See art with heart: the next time you happen upon a great piece of art, reflect on what it tells about 'being human'.



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