Chapter 1 of Ways of Seeing by John Berger
In chapter 1 of Ways of Seeing, Berger, borrowing from the ideas of Walter Benjamin, argues that our ability to reproduce art on a mass scale has fundamentally altered how we encounter it in the world.
Summary
John Berger examines how mass reproduction of art changes our perception and experience of it, drawing on Walter Benjamin’s insights. This chapter challenges traditional views on art’s value and significance in contemporary society.
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