Emac Walter benjamin

After reading the article The work of art in the age of a mechanical revolution, by Walter benjamin I was extremely surprised about what I read. I had never thought that reproducing art started with basically coin making. I had never considered a coin a piece of art, but then again you can argue just about anything as being piece of art. What interested me most was the concept about art loosing its uniqueness after being reproduced. When you think about it art can no longer really be unique if everyone has it. For example I cant say that the penny in my wallet is unique just because its art. It would be unique if this were the only penny of its kind made. Benjamin made a very strong point about its unique existence in the universe. He stated "This unique existence of the work of art is determined the history to which it was subject throughout the time of its existence." I find this a very powerful statement. There is so much controversy about the definition of art and what it can be. I believe his statement to be true. Though there are some cases that have opposite views this one I think is most accurate. Another subject matter I found impactful  was in section 13. He started talking about how most art isn't appreciated until it has past its time. For example, cave men drawings were most likely not appreciated in its own time, but now if such drawings are discovered one could make millions. It is crazy how so many people do not appreciate all that is being put in history books every day. Hopefully someone will find my art work after I am gone and maybe I will be famous too. I believe all the points Walter Benjamin has made and I am glad I got something out of this reading.