Study On The Art Theory Of "Age Of Mechanical Reproduction" Of Walter Benjamin

Walter Benjamin is an important representative of the Frankfurt School’s thought, its influence is far-reaching. Research and discussion of Walter Benjamin’s theory of art in this paper, because of the huge theory system, rich connotation, selected the most representative part of the "art in the age of mechanical reproduction" theory as the center topic in-depth discussion. Firstly, review of the explanation for the research, mainly present in the part of the introduction course of Walter Benjamin’s thought, the changing process of familiar with and master the thinking of Walter Benjamin’s life, for further understanding and analysis of the theoretical basis in the "art in the age of mechanical reproduction" theory is also indispensable. Secondly, on the basis of Marx’s theory of art production, in-depth analysis of the age of mechanical reproduction art theory. Through the study of works of art in the age of mechanical reproduction, traditional art brings a series of changes from the aspects of art form, artistic features. With the change of the mode of production, reception mode, public appearance, mechanical reproduction art to be popular. "Mechanical copy" technology for the mass culture of the audience to provide technical support, on the other hand, mass media and popular culture consumption is booming, which responded to the great foresight of Walter Benjamin’s art theory. This will be the film theory of Walter Benjamin as the representation of the mass culture theory in detail.By using the text research method,comparative research method, and concept analysis, from the perspective of internal rules of art, according to the clues of the development of Art: art production, art works and art consumption, combined with Walter Benjamin and Adorno for film theory of Walter Benjamin in "mechanical reproduction" in this era under the background of the theory of art production, aura theory, the thought of mass culture systematically combed and expounded, hoping to give Walter Benjamin’s art theory provides an objective and impartial evaluation, while digging theory in Walter Benjamin’s art practice, to provide references for China’s cultural industry development.