'Distance and Proximity': lecture by Mark Cousins, 7th November, 2003

Extent: 1 audio cassette, 4 digital files (568 MB )

Comprises audio recording of a lecture entitled 'Distance and Proximity', given by Mark Cousins on the 7th November, 2003. The recordings consist of a 90minute audio cassette tape, 2 digital preservation files (463 MB, .wav format) and 2 digital access files (105 MB .mp3 format). Duration of access version: 45min 52sec.

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 1st lecture in the series entitled 'Spatial Effects', given by Mark Cousins as part of the AA General Studies programme, 2003-2004. In this lecture, 'distance' is analysed from the perspectives of measurement and perception. Alongside the question of 'Where is the subject?' the question of 'When is the subject?' is also raised. The perceptual difference between the distant and close proximity is investigated.

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 Libary to the AA Archives in 2019. Digital preservation and access copies were created by the AA Archives in 2021.

Archive Note: Catalogue description by Hlib Velyhorskyi

Publication Note: AA Events List, Autumn Term, Week 5, 3rd - 9th November, 2003