Untitled lecture by Mark Cousins, 25th October, 2013

Extent: 2 digital files (9.85 GB)

Comprises audiovisual recording of an untitled lecture given by Mark Cousins on the 25th October, 2013. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (5.85 GB, .mpg format) and a digital access file (4 GB .mp4 format). Duration of access version: 55min 28sec.

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 1st lecture in the series entitled 'Scenography', given by Mark Cousins as part of the AA Open Lecture series, 2013-2014. In this lecture, Mark Cousins lays out the general theme and topics of this series, an exploration of the concept of scenography beyond its uses within the discourse of the theatre. Cousins then introduces the topic of 'the zone' of artwork, which functions to separate art from the world whilst also articulating the same work to the world. Cousins then explores the concept of 'presentation'; differentiating the terms 'artwork' and 'art object' and claiming that the former will only become the latter through the frame of 'exhibition'. Cousins ends the lecture by exploring the notions of 'totality' and 'existence' within artworks.

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 Samaneh Karimelahi

Publication Note: AA Events List, Week 4, Autumn Term, 21st - 26th October, 2013