Problem 1: Both Danto and Benjamin are concerned with changes in the way art relates to itself. What do these say about the role art should play in our world? To either thinker, what would be proper art?
Problem 2: Consider a particular work of mass art (something with high exhibition value like a film or a television show). How do you interpret the underlying message? Does the medium in any way undermine that message given your reading of Benjamin or Danto?
Problem 3: Benjamin argues that the work of art has a history of aura and ritual. The authentic work called to a certain ritual of action and respect that created and entrenched a political norm. In turning art into commodity, that political impact is likewise commodified and thus sold. What do you think an art would look like decoupled from authenticity or commodificaiton? What creativity could be unleashed?
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