An illustrated journey through the history of painting Known to millions through her television series and described as "the best talker on art since Lord Clark gave us Civilisation", Sister Wendy Beckett now brings her breadth of knowledge, her deep love of art, and her luminous insights to the Story of Painting. Following a summary of the early history of painting, the Story of Painting examines the work of every important artist from Giotto to the present day. More than 450 full-colour masterpieces chronicle all the major movements and developments in painting over the past 800 years. Over 30 key paintings are analysed in depth, including Botticelli`s The Birth of Venus, Rembrandt`s The Jewish Bride, Monet`s The Waterlily Pond, and Van Gogh`s Self-Portrait. Using enlarged details of the paintings, hidden meanings and symbolism are revealed and painting techniques explained. Comprehensive, highly visual, and filled with enlightening observations, Sister Wendy Beckett`s Story of Painting offers understanding and renewed appreciation of this great art form.