“Sister Wendy Beckett has transformed public appreciation of art through her astonishing knowledge, insight and passion for painting and painters.” This set includes Sister Wendy's Story of Painting, Sister Wendy's Odyssey, and Sister Wendy's Grand Tour. Simultaneously delightful and scholarly--this is a must have for anyone interested in art history.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 8:00AM 
The Olympics wasn’t always about abs and doping scandals; art used to be an Olympic event. The founder of the modern Games, the Baron Pierre de Coubertin, was enamored with the idea of the true Olympian being a talented artist and sportsperson. Thanks to him, between 1912 and 1948 medals were given out for sporting-inspired masterpieces of architecture, music, painting, sculpture and literature.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 8:00AM 
Contrary to popular belief, Michelangelo (1475-1564) did not paint the Sistine Ceiling lying on his back, suspended inches from the ceiling. He built a special, movable scaffolding device, which is still in use today. The ceiling was unveiled unfinished in November 1509. It was restored 1979-1999.
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 8:00AM 
Leonardo da Vinci could write with the one hand and draw with the other simultaneously.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 8:00AM 
3D trick-of-the-eye murals as those painted on the sides of buildings by artist Eric Grohe and John Pugh take months to complete.Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 8:00AM 
Andy Warhol created the Rolling Stone’s emblem depicting the big tongue. It first appeared on the cover of the Sticky Fingers album.
