Passage 2 of Walter Benjamin’s The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction interests me. His idea is that a reproduced artwork doesn’t compare to the originals, as it loses its uniqueness from that time and space. I totally agree with this statement because there’s an element of awe when you see detailed artworks or sculptures from centuries ago. Knowing that these artists were able to create something so realistic or convey strong feelings through their work adds to the artwork’s aura and story. So, a replica doesn’t invoke the same feelings because the artists of these replicas are trying to copy the same paint strokes and aren’t able to paint with conviction.