Mechanization, robotics, industrialization, and information creation have all had a significant impact on how we live and work. The world of art has been significantly impacted by these developments as well. How these modifications have affected the production and reception of art is examined in Walter Benjamin's "The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction" (1936) and Douglas Davis' "The Work of Art in the Age of Digital Reproduction" (An Evolving Thesis: 1991-1995).
Benjamin contends that mechanical reproduction has robbed art of its "aura." He defines the aura as the special aura that surrounds a piece of art and lends it its authenticity. When a work of art can be replicated mechanically indefinitely, its aura is lost. The individuality of an artwork is further diminished by digital reproduction, according to Davis, who expands on this point for the digital age.
The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction (1936): by Walter Benjamin
https://bookoblivion.com/2020/01/27/mechanical-reproduction/
The changes, meanwhile, also present fresh chances for artistic expression. Artists can now experiment with new mediums and methods thanks to the development of automation and robotics. Artists, for instance, can utilize 3D printing to make detailed sculptures that are impossible to make by hand. The use of robotics in the arts permits the development of interactive installations and performances.
The Work of Art in the age of digital reproduction (An Evolving Thesis 1991-1995) : by Douglas Davis
http://www.redwedgemagazine.com/online-issue/digital-reproduction
The 2014 film "Ex Machina" is one example of one that examines the fusion of art and technology. A young programmer's journey as he tests an intelligent humanoid robot is the subject of the movie. Regarding the nature of consciousness, the interaction between humans and computers, and the boundaries of technology, the movie poses these and other related issues.
Ex Machine Film
https://variety.com/2015/film/global/film-review-ex-machina-1201405717/.
Industrialization and technical development have prompted a complicated social response. These changes brought about a lot of disruptions even if they also brought about new opportunities and higher production. For instance, workers have been replaced in several industries as a result of the advent of automation. It has also become more challenging for artists to support themselves through their work due to the growth of digital media.
Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bggUmgeMCdc.
https://www.jstor.org/stable/1576221.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HfmKXfp394.
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