Lecture by Mark Cousins, 14th May, 1999, (title not known).

Extent: 1 audio cassette, 4 digital files (664.4 MB )

Comprises audio recording of a lecture given by Mark Cousins on the 14th May, 1999 (title not known). The recordings consist of a Maxwell 90 audio cassette tape, 2 digital preservation files (542.3 MB, .wav format) and 2 digital access files (122.1 MB, .mp3 format). Duration of access version: 53min 48sec.

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 13th lecture in the series entitled 'The Name of the Object', given by Mark Cousins as part of the AA General Studies programme, 1998-99. In this lecture, Mark Cousins further considers what he regards as the question of 'in the name of', discussing its relation to aesthetics and society. Building on the works of David Hume, Immanuel Kant, Emile Durkheim and other philosophers, Cousins analyses the theoretical logic of aesthetic judgement and points out parallels with ways in which humanity and society can be understood or made sense of.

Custodial History: Audio cassette recording was made by the AA Audio Visual Department 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 Library to the AA Archives in 2019. Digital preservation and access copies were created by the AA Archives in 2021.

Archive Note: Catalogue description by Ke Bo Tsai

Publication Note: AA Events List, Week 4, Summer Term, 10th - 14th May, 1999