Sister Wendy's Odyssey

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  • 1992
  • 1 Season
  • 8.4  (37)

Sister Wendy's Odyssey is a television series that premiered on BBC in 1992. The show is hosted by Sister Wendy Beckett, an art historian and nun, who takes viewers on a journey through the history of art. The show is divided into six episodes, each of them exploring a different aspect of art history.

In the first episode of the series, Sister Wendy travels to Italy, where she discusses the art of the Renaissance period. She examines the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael, and explains how the art of this time period reflected the cultural changes that were taking place in Europe at the time.

In the second episode, Sister Wendy explores the art of Spain, focusing on the works of El Greco, Diego Vel

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Seasons
Edinburgh
6. Edinburgh
December 25, 1992
While Edinburgh is known for many other things becides its museums, Sister Wendy takes an opportunity to look at art by El Greco, Gerard David, and Ramsey.
Birmingham
5. Birmingham
December 18, 1992
Sister Wendy takes on a mouthful when discussing the art of Vig?e-LeBrun, Beccafumi, and Gossaert.
Wilton House
4. Wilton House
December 11, 1992
Sister Wendy offers insight into work by van Dyck, Levens, Ribera, and da Sesto.
Oxford
3. Oxford
December 4, 1992
In Oxford, Sister Wendy discovers Fra Filippo Lippi, di Cosimo, and Lorrain.
Cambridge
2. Cambridge
November 27, 1992
Art expert and hermit Sister Wendy visits six of Britain's finest art collections and discusses pieces by Vecchio, Titian, and C?zanne.
Liverpool
1. Liverpool
November 20, 1992
Art expert Sister Wendy visits six of Britain's finest art collections and takes an opportunity to offer her opinions on work by Poussin, Hockney, and Spencer.
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Sister Wendy's Odyssey is a television series that premiered on BBC in 1992. The show is hosted by Sister Wendy Beckett, an art historian and nun, who takes viewers on a journey through the history of art. The show is divided into six episodes, each of them exploring a different aspect of art history.

In the first episode of the series, Sister Wendy travels to Italy, where she discusses the art of the Renaissance period. She examines the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael, and explains how the art of this time period reflected the cultural changes that were taking place in Europe at the time.

In the second episode, Sister Wendy explores the art of Spain, focusing on the works of El Greco, Diego Vel

  • Premiere Date
    November 20, 1992
  • IMDB Rating
    8.4  (37)
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