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Until the 20th century, art history was, in the main, written by white, western men who tended to write about other white, western men. The idea that women in the West have always made art was rarely cited as a possibility. Yet, they have - and, of course, continue to do so - often against tremendous odds, from laws to religion and the pressures of family and public disapproval. Feminism has shaken up the story of art and, for the first time, cast light on the often-brilliant work by women artists who were often ignored, patronised or marginalised.

Here was a strange mirror indeed! It reflected an image all right, but not an image from the same era in history! - Summary by Amazing Stories, December 1942

Elizabeth Drew Stoddard, née Barstow was a United States poet and novelist. She is most widely known today as the author of The Morgesons (1862), her first of three novels. Her other two novels are Two Men (1865) and Temple House (1867). Stoddard was also a prolific writer of short stories, children's tales, poems, essays, travel writing, and journalism pieces. (Summary from Wikipedia)

Welcome to Mirror Mirror with Amy Chang, where we dive deep into the cutting-edge science of beauty and the complex psychological and cultural reasons behind why we pursue it. Join me for honest, insightful conversations where science meets self-discovery. Together, we’ll ask the important questions—What does it really mean to be beautiful? How does science influence our ideals? And how can we cultivate authentic self-acceptance from the inside out? New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays.

"Here speaks the man of masts and sails, to whom the sea is not a navigable element, but an intimate companion. The length of passages, the growing sense of solitude, the close dependence upon the very forces that, friendly to-day, without changing their nature, by the mere putting forth of their might, become dangerous to-morrow, make for that sense of fellowship which modern seamen, good men as they are, cannot hope to know." In this volume of essays, more than in any other single work, we get to see clearly just what Joseph Conrad's years working on sail-powered ships meant to him — and ...

"Mirrors of Moscow" by Louise Bryant is a collection of journalistic sketches and profiles that examines the political and social atmosphere of revolutionary Russia. Published in 1923, the book provides an insightful, though subjective, portrayal of the key figures and events that shaped Soviet Russia in the aftermath of the 1917 Revolution. These figures includes Lenin, his subordinates, Jacob Peters, Lunacharsky, Kalinin, Kollontai, Trotsky, and Tchicherin, among others. Summary by Realfunghi

"Welcome to Rockwell Land," writes Deborah Solomon in the introduction to this spirited and authoritative biography of the painter who provided 20th-century America with a defining image of itself. As the star illustrator of The Saturday Evening Post for nearly half a century, Norman Rockwell mingled fact and fiction in paintings that reflected the we-the-people, communitarian ideals of American democracy. But who was this man who served as our unofficial "artist in chief" and bolstered our country's national identity?

Welcome to mirror:mirror Cinema ClubEvery other Thursday, we watch a film and debrief together.How to join the club. It’s like a book club - but easier.Know what film we are watching next by following us on TikTok.Watch the film in your own time, or at the agreed time/date with the club.Share your thoughts or react to our prompts with other club members - in the comments on TikTok.Tune in to the mirror:mirror podcast the next day, to hear our thoughts.We have two formats. Icons-only: Topical series.We curate a list of must-see films, on a topic that we want to know more about.Watch...

Hello! Welcome to The Mirror Project, hosted by Christine & Alexandra, a podcast focused on sparking curiosity through honest and inquisitive conversations. Join us as we laugh, cry, and sometimes scream in our bold quest to question everything.

What if you could go back in time and fix a movie? Or pitch a new film in a franchise? We aren't time travelers or movie producers, but that's what we do every week. Join us in this Mirror Movie Universe, where anything is possible! We're just two brothers who love film, and having fun. Please don't take this too seriously. We don't.

This is my podcast where I read (and sometimes talk about) the fanfiction of Draco Malfoy and The Mirror of Ecidyrue by Starbrigid. I do not own the rights to the series or any related properties. This is simply a podcast of me performing the series as an Audiobook. The coverart is by garforprongs

Explore the depths of self-reflection in Mirror of the Sea, a captivating collection of autobiographical essays penned between 1904 and 1906. Originally published in various magazines, these insightful writings invite readers on a personal journey through the authors experiences and contemplations.

Movies in the Mirror is a show for everyone with nostalgic memories of cinema. In each episode, friends and cousins Tom and Arthur Browne revisit a film they haven’t seen for many years and see how it lives up to their recollections. Will they be charmed, disappointed or simply annoyed?

Step into the witty world of Mirror Of Kong Ho, a 1905 satirical masterpiece that presents the letters of a devoted son writing to his Chinese father. Through his humorous lens, the author shares his amusing observations of Western civilization during the late nineteenth century in London. Join us for a delightful exploration of culture clash and clever commentary—perfectly narrated by David Wales.

The Human Mirror Classic stories reimagined for the modern world. Each video begins with a narrative inspired by timeless literature — and only at the end do we reveal the original work behind it. Through storytelling, we explore psychology, society, and the human condition. Because the greatest stories are not about the past. They are mirrors of who we are today.

When art dealer Catherine Sergeant meets John Brigham, her view of the world has been shattered. Left by her husband Robert without explanation, she expects little from life. Apparently reclusive, John lives alone in a beautiful Arts and Crafts house on the edge of Dorset woodland, and has contacted Catherine's firm so that he may sell unwanted items. But when the two discover a mutual love of the haunting Victorian faerie artist Richard Dadd, their friendship rapidly deepens.

Welcome to Beyond Our Mirror — the podcast where beauty, science, and real-life experience come together.

A song about moving on forward, leaving the past behind. See lyrics below.REAR VIEW MIRRORBy: Ray D WestCaught up in youShaking off allThat I am over you dustDreams and memories all in my rear view mirror Seeing life a whole lot clearerSkies are getting bluer and bluerWind in my hair and a grin on my faceLooking but not looking for a brand new youHey, hey, hey Going to find my own wayGoing to learn to flyGot my foot on the gas, going fastLeaving that past in the dust I am feeling brand newWho knew me, youRear view, babyGot that V8 purringGot me reassuring Yeah manFound not boundI am a whole ...

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The Mirror with a Memory podcast focuses on different facets of the conversation around artificial intelligence and photography—from biometrics and racial bias to the ways that we perceive the environment and international borders. Hosted by renowned American artist Martine Syms, the six-episode series features leading artists and thinkers in dialogue accompanied by excerpts from important artworks, unpacking the ways in which the collision of photography, surveillance, and artificial intelligence impacts everyone.