Walter Benjamin worte this in 1935, when he thought the "new" technology affected the place of art in the society. However, he had nothing on the techonology that we have today. Do you think that he would still hold the same position even with the advanced technology (e.i. digital reproduction)?
Do YOU agree with his whole argument that certain mechanical reproduced art loses its authenticity? After all,,,, it does feel a whole lot different when we actually go to galleries to see artwork than seeing them in magazines, internet, etc.