Untitled lecture by Mark Cousins, 15th November, 2013

Extent: 2 digital files (1.8 GB)

Comprises audiovisual recording of an untitled lecture given by Mark Cousins on the 15th November, 2013. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (660 MB, .mpg format) and a digital access file (1.16 GB .mp4 format). Duration of access version: 45min 17sec.

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 3rd lecture in the series entitled 'Scenography', given by Mark Cousins as part of the AA Open Lecture series, 2013-2014. Cousins begins this lecture by touching on the subject of naturalism and the category of nature, introducing the work of Richard Dawkins on altruism and biological instinct. Cousins then explores notions of geometry, 'the straight line' and 'art as protest' in order to arrive at a concept of 'the artificial'. Cousins then dwells on the terms 'transgression' and 'gesture', concluding that art does not mimic, mirror or copy; it is a transgression and an act of protest and rebellion against nature as a constraint.

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 desscription by Samaneh Karimelahi

Publication Note: AA Events List, Week 7, Autumn Term 11th - 16th November, 2013