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What does Walter Benjamin's quotation suggest about the impact of the camera?
What does Walter Benjamin's quotation suggest about the impact of the camera?
- It emphasizes familiar objects and restricts exploration.
- It distorts reality and creates a false sense of action.
- It extends comprehension of life's necessities and reveals unexpected possibilities. (correct)
- It limits our understanding of the world around us.
According to Benjamin, how does the camera alter reality?
According to Benjamin, how does the camera alter reality?
- By capturing hidden details and exploring common milieus. (correct)
- By limiting our comprehension of life's necessities.
- By focusing solely on the long-shot perspective.
- By distorting familiar objects and creating false impressions.
What is the main focus of Benjamin's essay 'The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction'?
What is the main focus of Benjamin's essay 'The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction'?
- The impact of technology on art and perception. (correct)
- The history of mechanical reproduction techniques.
- The role of the camera in modern cinema.
- The comparison of close-up and long-shot techniques.
What does the term 'cine-choreography' likely refer to in the context of the text?
What does the term 'cine-choreography' likely refer to in the context of the text?
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How does the film, as mentioned in the text, contribute to our perception of the world?
How does the film, as mentioned in the text, contribute to our perception of the world?
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