Art Theory Text with Type A Configuration Diagrams 1943

Editor: This is Stuart Davis’s "Art Theory Text with Type A Configuration Diagrams." It's undated and held at the Harvard Art Museums. It looks like ink on paper. It reminds me of technical drawings but also feels like an artist's personal notes. What do you make of it? Curator: Well, it's fascinating to consider Davis's engagement with the formal language of abstraction. How do artistic choices influence the public perception and understanding of art? Do these diagrams demystify or further complicate his artistic process? Editor: That's a really interesting point. I hadn't considered how it might influence public perception. Curator: Exactly! And the text itself, seemingly theoretical, raises questions about accessibility and elitism in art. Did Davis intend this to be shared or was it for his personal use? Editor: It makes you wonder about the role of art education, doesn't it? Curator: Precisely. It highlights the complex relationship between art, knowledge, and power. Editor: I see what you mean. I never considered the politics of displaying something like this.