Walter Benjamin
1892 - 1940
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Biography
Walter Benjamin was a German-Jewish philosopher, cultural critic, and essayist. He is known for his interdisciplinary work that spanned literature, philosophy, art, and history. Benjamin's writings often blend marxism, surrealism, and Jewish mysticism, providing unique perspectives on subjects like modernity, technology, and aesthetics. His most famous work, 'The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction,' explores the impact of mass culture on art and society.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The only way of knowing a person is to love them without hope.
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History is written by the victors.
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There is no document of civilization which is not at the same time a document of barbarism.
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Art is not a handicraft, it is the transmission of feeling the artist has experienced.
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The greater the decrease in the social significance of an art form, the sharper the distinction between criticism and enjoyment by the public.