'The Earthquake in Lisbon': lecture by Mark Cousins, 21st November, 2008

Extent: 2 digital files (3.78 GB)

Comprises audio recording of a lecture entitled 'The Earthquake in Lisbon', given by Mark Cousins on the 21st November, 2008. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (2.37 GB, .mpg format) and a digital access file (1.41 GB .mp4 format). Duration of access version: 54min 13sec.

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 5th lecture in the series entitled 'Distructure', given by Mark Cousins as part of the AA Open Lecture series, 2008-2009. In this lecture, Mark Cousins discusses the great 1755 Lisbon earthquake in terms the subsequent theological discussion about the nature of evil, its relation to punishment, its relation to the citizens and the earthquake's effects upon Europe. He continues his investigation into the destruction of cities, not on the technical level but rather that of legend and narrative - how legends become part of the identity of the city.

Custodial History: Original recording (format unknown) was made by the AA Audio Visual Department and a digital copy (.iso 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 Gabriela Jimenez

Publication Note: AA Events List, Week 8, Autumn Term, 17th - 22nd November, 2008