'Indebteness and Obligation': lecture by Mark Cousins, 7th February, 1997

Extent: 2 digital files (523.5 MB )

Comprises audio recording of a lecture entitled 'Indebtedness and Obligation', given by Mark Cousins on the 7th February, 1997. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (480 MB, .wav format) and a digital access files (43.5 MB, .mp3 format). Duration of access version: 47min 17sec.

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 8th lecture in the series entitled 'Conservation', given by Mark Cousins as part of the AA General Studies programme, 1996-97. In this lecture, Mark Cousins focus on the relation of guilt and indebtedness. Cousins argues imposing guilt is equivalent to seeking to impose control. Cousins address further questions of obligation and indebtedness, including parental love as a narcissistic investment.

Custodial History: Original recording (format unknown) was made by the AA Audio Visual Department and a digital copy (.wma format) has been retained on the department's servers since c2013.

Aquisition: Digital preservation and access copies were created by the AA Archives in 2021, using the digital file held by the the AA Audio Visual Department.

Archive Note: Catalogue description by Tian Pan

Publication Note: AA Events List, Week 5, Spring Term, 3-7th February, 1997