The Aura of the Object and the Work of Art: A Critical Analysis of Walter Benjamin’s Theory in the Context of Contemporary Art and Culture

• Published in: Arts (Basel) Vol. 12; no. 2; p. 59
• Main Author: Vassilev, Kiril
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.03.2023
• Subjects: 20th century; aesthetic perception; aesthetic value; Aesthetics; Art criticism; Art, Modern; aura; Authenticity; Avant-garde; Benjamin, Walter; Benjamin, Walter (1892-1940); Capitalism; Contemporary art; contemporary art museums; Context; Criticism and interpretation; cult value; Economic conditions; Fascism; German literature; Modern art; Modernism (Art); Modernity; Philosophers; Photography; Politics; Social aspects; Society; Socioeconomic factors; Works; Germany

This text is a critical interpretation of Walter Benjamin’s theory in the context of the contemporary situation in art and culture. Benjamin’s innovative method of analysis and key concepts in art theory and their simultaneous research and political function are carefully reconstructed. This critica...