Lecture by Mark Cousins, 19th February, 1999, (title not known).

Extent: 1 audio cassette, 2 digital files (587 MB )

Comprises audio recording of a lecture given by Mark Cousins on the 19th February, 1999 (title not known). The recordings consist of a Maxwell 90 audio cassette tape, 1 digital preservation file (479 MB, .wav format) and 1 digital access file (108 MB, .mp3 format). Duration of access version: 47min 35sec.

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 10th 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 provides a summary of his thinking in this lecture series so far, before moving on to consider 'the name' in relation to what he sees as a monumental struggle at the heart of the definition of art and subsequently the question of architecture. Mark discusses the term 'art' in its historical context, discussing a range of theorists and examining the 'development' of art. Analysis of the 'character' of art follows, with Cousins highlighting generous acts of inclusion, as well as violent acts of exclusion. Finally, aspects of the relation between art', 'history' and 'the past' are examined.

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.

Publication Note: AA Events List, Week 6, Spring Term, 15th - 19th February, 1999