Art Theory Text with Sketch 1949

Curator: This piece is "Art Theory Text with Sketch" by Stuart Davis, part of the Harvard Art Museums collection. It appears to be undated. Editor: My first thought? It feels like looking at someone’s brain at work—a fascinating, messy jumble of ideas and doodles! Curator: Exactly! The text grapples with abstract concepts of objectivity and intuition, while the sketch hints at the geometric abstraction Davis is known for. Editor: It's like a visual manifesto, almost, the text forming a sort of fortress over the sketch, protecting its raw potential. Curator: Or perhaps the text is an attempt to unlock the mysteries held within that sketch. The symbolism here suggests a real intellectual wrestling match. Editor: A reminder that even the most abstract art has a theoretical grounding. Fascinating!