Benjamin's Mechanical Reproduction Theory

Benjamin's mechanical reproduction theory is the most unique and well-known theory. In "The work of art in the Age of mechanical reputation", Benjamin described the change and revolutionary meaning, in the rise of photography and film of the classic reproduction form from modern art, artistic value and acceptance of art. At the same time, it is important that the theory is not limited to the arts aspect, but extended to the study of culture, especially the search of popular culture aspects, therefore, where the Frankfurt School treated media technologies and popular culture as negative thing, Benjamin raised the banner of the affirmative. This paper attempts to looking for the creative of "The work of art in the Age of mechanical reputation" and be benefits on the social development.