The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction
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Provocative analysis of art in the digital age.
This book delves into the intersection between art and technology, questioning the impact of mass reproducibility on the meaning and value of art. It challenges conventional notions of artistic authenticity and explores how mechanical reproduction has transformed the way we perceive and engage with art. If you're curious about the ever-changing relationship between art and technology, this thought-provoking read will offer you new perspectives and insights.
The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction
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ISBN: 9780141036199
Authors:
Walter Benjamin
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 2008-08-07
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.07
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One of the most important works of cultural theory ever written, Walter Benjamin's groundbreaking essay explores how the age of mass media means audiences can listen to or see a work of art repeatedly - and what the troubling social and political implications of this are. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
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