Untitled lecture by Mark Cousins, 9th February, 2007

Extent: 2 digital files (3.41 GB)

Comprises audio recording of an untitled lecture given by Mark Cousins on the 9th February, 2007. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (2.38 GB, .mpg format) and a digital access file (1.03 GB .mp4 format). Duration of access version: 01hr 04min 29sec.

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 5th lecture in the series entitled 'The Ugly', given by Mark Cousins as part of the AA Open Lecture series, 2006-2007. Mark Cousins begins this lecture by claiming to take a particular, amalgamated view on visual perception, in respect to the aesthetics of beauty and the ugly. Taking this route, he elaborates on semiotics and the concepts of 'mimesis and representation' and 'visual perception'. Cousins relates the state of hallucination to the 'imago', while relating this notion, in turn, to desire, imagination and recognition.

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 descripton by Samaneh Karimelahi

Publication Note: AA Events List, Autumn Term, Week 5, 5th - 10th February, 2007