Art in twentieth century philosophy: what does Benjamin mean by aura, and why and how do film and photography transform the character of the work of art?

Art in twentieth century philosophy.

1. What does Benjamin mean by aura, and why and how do film and photography transform the character of the work of art?

2. What is at stake in Barthes’ discussion of the death of the

author?

3. To what extent do Benjamin, Barthes and Foucault share common ground in their

conceptions of the work of art?

4. What does Heidegger accomplish in his discussion of earth and world in ‘The Origin of the Work of Art’?