The Work of Art in the Age of Its Technological Reproducibility, and Other Writings on Media
Walter Benjamin remains one of the most prophetic voices in modern cultural theory. This collection centers on his famous analysis of how mechanical reproduction alters the unique presence of a masterpiece. By examining the shift from traditional painting to the rapid-fire world of film and photography, Benjamin explores how technology changes our perception of reality. He argues that as art lose…
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