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Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction
Book • 1936
In this influential essay, Walter Benjamin argues that mechanical reproduction devalues the 'aura' (uniqueness) of a work of art by making it reproducible on a mass scale.
He discusses how this shift from cult value to exhibition value changes the role of art in society, making it more political and less tied to traditional ritualistic and magical functions.
Benjamin also examines the impact of technologies like photography and film on the aesthetic experience, highlighting their potential for both revolutionary and propagandistic uses.
He discusses how this shift from cult value to exhibition value changes the role of art in society, making it more political and less tied to traditional ritualistic and magical functions.
Benjamin also examines the impact of technologies like photography and film on the aesthetic experience, highlighting their potential for both revolutionary and propagandistic uses.
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Mentioned by Lee Johnson when discussing the impact of technology on the concept of originality and the aura of art.
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Mentioned by Tripp Fuller and Jeremy Fackenthal in discussion of Walter Benjamin's essay on art and mechanical reproduction.
Jeremy Fackenthal: History & the Messianic in Walter Benjamin
