Write 6 pages with APA style on The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction. Benjamin while describing aura refers to it the unique appearance of a distance, no matter how close it might be. He gives an example of a mountain that is very far but appears very close when it casts its shadow near the onlooker.Benjamin writes, “During long periods of history, the mode of human sense perception changes with humanities entire mode of existence. The manner in which human sense perception is organized, the medium in which it is accomplished, is determined not only by nature but by historical circumstances as well.” According to the statement, Benjamin implies that with time, people’s perceptions, and desires keeps on changing. These changes as he points out are determined by various circumstances that people are faced with and the nature of events that take place. Our current mode of existence has changed our perception of science. Previously, it was viewed to have been competing with religion. Currently, science is perceived as a form in which life is made simple.The relationship between aura and tradition is that aura makes things that are reproduced to have a different appearance that detaches them from the domain of tradition. Thus, if a piece of art that is dated many years ago is reproduced, it does not appear as a forgery of the original.Cult value of a piece of art according to Benjamin is the existence purpose of a piece while for the exhibition value, the existence of a work of art is for viewing, which reminds people of the great moments in history.
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