Art Theory Text with Diagram 1950

Editor: This is Stuart Davis' "Art Theory Text with Diagram," a small drawing filled with text and lines. It feels like a peek into the artist's mind, almost stream-of-consciousness. What do you make of its theoretical leanings? Curator: It's a fascinating artifact! For me, this text is pure Stuart Davis. His quest to dissect abstract expressionism, to almost quantify the visual experience, is on full display here. Do you see how the diagram interacts with the text? Editor: I see the diagram, but I'm not sure I understand the connection. Curator: Perhaps it’s a flowchart of sorts, breaking down the artistic process. It’s like he’s trying to make the intuitive tangible. And maybe failing beautifully? Editor: So, even in its seeming disarray, there's a method to the madness? I like that.