Religion and the Expressionless—A Religious Perspective on Art in Benjamin

In this article, I investigate the relationship between religion and art in work of Walter Benjamin. demonstrate how relation is embedded Benjamin’s understanding a dialectic secularization, which has recently been examined by Sigrid Weigel Daniel Weidner. Within context, focus on “expressionless” its to holy thought. follow different applications expressionless texts from periods analyze their overall significance. My thesis that specifically aesthetic category can rescue difference profane, granting both spheres own rights thereby resisting any sacralization an cult. Therefore, with reference expressionless, one claim Benjamin religious perspective secular context irreplaceable value, while simultaneously safeguards autonomy art.