'Architecture and Body Image', lecture by Mark Cousins, 27th February, 2004

Extent: 1 audio cassette, 4 digital files (694 MB )

Comprises audio recording of a lecture entitled 'Architecture and Body Image' given by Mark Cousins on the 27th February, 2004. The recordings consist of an 90 mins audio cassette, 2 digital preservation files (566 MB, .wav format) and 2 digital access files (128 MB .mp3 format). Duration of access version: 53min 53sec.

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 6th lecture in the series entitled 'Spatial Effects', given by Mark Cousins as part of the AA General Studies programme, 2003-2004. In this lecture, Mark Cousins discusses architecture as a form of prosthesis for the body. He investigates related issues including confidence, articularity of the body and the character of the architecture. Finally, he elaborates upon Freud's concept of hysterical identification.

Custodial History: Audio cassette recording was made by the AA Audio Visual Departement and retained by the AA Photo Library until 2019, when it was transferred to the AA Archives.

Aquisition: Audio cassette was transferred from the AA Photo Library to the AA Archives in 2019. Digital preservation and access copies were created by the AA Archives in 2021.

Archive Note: Catalogue description by Tian Pan

Publication Note: AA Events List, Spring Term, Week 7, 23rd - 29th February, 2004