The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction Discussion
Read Benjamin’s essay “The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction” Find a k-pop,
Write a 3 page double spaced paper (600-900 words) on the covering of a K-pop video.
In the paper, note the group/song you are writing about with a link to the “official” YouTube video.
Describe how the covers are similar to and different from the original.
In your paper, make an argument about whether you think Benjamin’s essay applies to the cover
performances that you are citing or not and why.