Untitled symposium paper, Mark Cousins, 18th March, 2000

Extent: 2 digital files (3.93 MB)

Comprises video recording of an untitled symposium paper, given by Mark Cousins on the 18th March, 2000, as part of the symposium 'Gottfried Semper', organised by the AA Graduate School / History and Theory Programme. The conference took place in the Main Lecture Hall, Bedford Square. The recordings consist of a digital preservation copy (2.49MB, .MPG format) and a digital access copy (1.44MB, .MP4 format).

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: According to the AA Events List, the speakers at this conference included, Andrew Benjamin, Bernard Cache, Thomas Duda, John Outram, Mari Hvattum and Gordana Korolija. The Events List state that "the conference will examine the renewed interest in Semper's seminal arguements. Topics will range from the debate over polychromy, to his views on dressing (Bekleidung), elements of architecture and style." In this paper, Mark Cousins discusses the impact of the history of 'styles' upon architectural education. He argues that this approach has tended to invoke comparisons or representations of the past. Cousins invites architectural students to take a different approach.

Custodial History: The 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: The recording 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 Gabriela Jimenez