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Sister Wendy's Story of Painting

Season 1 Episode 5: Passion and Ecstasy

The next episode explores the Baroque period, where the Catholic Church employed art and artists to counter the effects of the Reformation.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Mists of Time

1. The Mists of Time

Aired: Jul 1, 1996

Exploring the roots of Western art, Sister Wendy uncovers the artistic legaci...

Episode 2 A Hero Steps Forth

2. A Hero Steps Forth

Aired: Jul 8, 1996

The next episode of "Sister Wendy's Odyssey" explores the medieval art world,...

Episode 3 The Age of Genius

3. The Age of Genius

Aired: Jul 15, 1996

Art expert Sister Wendy Beckett ventures to Italy to delve into Renaissance m...

Episode 4 Two Sides of the Alps

4. Two Sides of the Alps

Aired: Jul 22, 1996

Sister Wendy Beckett embarks on a visual journey through Renaissance art, exp...

Episode 5 Passion and Ecstasy

5. Passion and Ecstasy

Aired: Aug 5, 1996

The next episode explores the Baroque period, where the Catholic Church emplo...

Episode 6 Three Golden Ages

6. Three Golden Ages

Aired: Aug 12, 1996

Sister Wendy delves into the artistic legacy of 17th century Spain, France, a...

Episode 7 Revolution

Aired: Aug 19, 1996

Sister Wendy explores English painting's evolution during the Industrial Revo...

Episode 8 Impressions of Light

8. Impressions of Light

Aired: Aug 26, 1996

The next episode delves into the Impressionist movement, uncovering the tales...

Episode 9 A New Pair of Eyes

9. A New Pair of Eyes

Aired: Sep 2, 1996

In the next episode, Sister Wendy Beckett embarks on a journey to explore the...

Episode 10 The Never Ending Story

10. The Never Ending Story

Aired: Sep 9, 1996

The next episode explores the dynamic American art scene that emerged in the ...

Appearances

Sister Wendy Beckett

Info about Sister Wendy's Story of Painting

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History