Benjamin Response

Benjamin’s statement that “even the most perfect reproduction of a work of art is lacking in one element: its presence in time and space, its unique existence at the place where it happens to be,” or in its “aura.” Benjamin defines the term “aura” of the work of art as “that which withers in the age of mechanical reproduction”.

I agree with Benjamin’s statement because it’s correct on the matter that the sentimental meanings revolving around the time and space of the creation of original art cannot be recreated or reproduced. Although art itself can be recreated, its significance is altered in the process because it doesn’t alway represent the original purpose for the art’s existence.