'Odysseus' Homecoming in Western Culture: Homer to Heidegger',: lecture by Mark Cousins, 14th January, 2002

Extent: 2 digital files (4.98 GB)

Comprises an audiovisual recording of a lecture entitled 'Odysseus' Homecoming in Western Culture...', given by Mark Cousins on the 14th January, 2002. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (3.46 GB, .mpeg format) and a digital access file (1.52 GB, .mp4 format). Duration of access version: 1hr 10min 54sec.

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 1st lecture in a 3-part series delivered by Mark Cousins on the 14th, 15th and 16th January, 2002. In this lecture, Cousins discusses the architectural influence of Heidegger as well as the concept of 'home', referring in detail to Jean-Luc Godard's film, 'Le Mepris' (1963) and the 'homecoming' of Odysseus. He considers destiny and the degradation of marriage. In addition, he depicts Christianity as a religion of enclosure, believing it has an adverse influence on domestic spaces and their function. Finally, he concludes that 'home' is a blind spot for architecture.

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

Aquisition: Digital preservation and access copies were created by the AA Archives in 2021.

Archive Note: Catalogue description by Samaneh Karimelahi

Publication Note: AA Events List, Week 2, Spring Term, 14th - 18th January, 2002