'The Laocoon and Roadrunner'. Lecture by Mark Cousins, 31st January, 2014

Extent: 2 digital files (12.2 GB)

Comprises audiovisual recording of a lecture entitled 'The Laocoon and Roadrunner', given by Mark Cousins on the 31st January, 2014. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (8.1 GB, .mpg format) and a digital access file (4.1 GB .mp4 format). Duration of access version: 53min 34sec.

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 5th lecture in the series entitled 'Scenography', given by Mark Cousins as part of the AA Open Lecture series, 2013-2014. Mark Cousins embarks upon an exploration of 'identity', touching on the subjects of 'nymphs' and 'muses' and making a connection to the relation between 'Art' as a general category and what he terms 'arts'. He then turns once again to consider the concept of 'scenography' and presentation in Art, together with the category of 'everyday life'. The lecture ends with an analysis of the famous Laocoon Group sculpture, housed at the Vatican, contrasting it with the Looney Tunes' Roadrunner cartoon, emphasizing notions of movement and stillness and considering meanings and representations in Art as compared to real life.

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 c2014.

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 Samaneh Karimelahi

Publication Note: AA Events List, Week 3, Spring Term, 27th - 31st January, 2014