The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction

It is interesting how the industrial revolution and technology was the true beginning of art.  Before the 20th century, art was mostly illustrative. Artists were only expected to document a time period. With printmaking and photography, machinery had the ability to create, and replicate faster than artist. The advancement pushed to artists to make art with a statement, or concept.

As industry increases, so does art and design.  But is industry completely changing what most people know as "art"? A large part of art before the 20th century had been associated with nature. Industry continues to separate from nature, creating a break from the past.  Will paintings and sculptures before the 20th Century no longer be considered "art"? Or will work from the 20th century and after be considered to be "design"?