First off the class trip down town was very exciting. I really enjoyed relating the different terms of architecture to the differnt buildings around orlando. I could really get a could picture in my mind and see what the architect was actually accomplish by looking at up close. I could also feel the feeling that it was meant to give me up close, such as the looming, authority of the court house building. It looked majestic like the chair of justice and really gives you that feeling up close. Also the urbane urbanism of the bus stop. It looked like a very old traditional bus stop with no clock and old street lights even tho it was brand new.
The reading for today was very interesting. Walter benjamin really has an opinion on art. Specifically when he talks about uniqueness on page 22. he talks about how mechanical reproduction destroys arts aura and also extracts the uniqueness of an object. I agree wiht him. I think even though alot of people like a piece art, to reproduce only makes it as common as the next piece. I think this is what he is talking about in this passage from hes essay.
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I am glad you found the trip so helpful in learning Jenck's terms. However, the first part of your post is a post class post which should have been posted separately by Sunday at 5 pm. Also your pre class post on Benjamin should be separate as well and should be at least 300 words. Also, re read your posts before posting them.
-Starfish
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