Walter Benjamin
What’s inside
Walter Benjamin’s essay explores how mass production technology changes the nature of art, its cultural context, and its reception.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the historical context of art in the modern era
- Appreciating the impact of technology on culture
- Analyzing the political aspects of art distribution
- Gaining insight into early 20th-century media theories
Key Points
- Art’s ‘aura’ diminishes with mechanical reproduction
- The shift from cult to exhibition value in art
- Film as a significant example of reproducible art
- The impact of reproduction on traditional art practices
- Mass reproduction’s role in democratizing art
- The political implications of reproduced art
Who’s it For
- Art Historians
- Philosophy Students
- Media Theorists
- Cultural Studies Scholars
About the author
Walter Benjamin was a German Jewish philosopher, cultural critic, and essayist, known for his profound impact on modern critical theory.