Art Theory Text with Minimum and Maximum Ratio Differential Diagram 1955

Editor: This small drawing, "Art Theory Text with Minimum and Maximum Ratio Differential Diagram" by Stuart Davis, seems like a puzzle. It's just blue lines and numbers on paper. How do you interpret this work? Curator: This diagram offers us a glimpse into Davis's mind. Notice the numbers "1" and "2," seemingly denoting a ratio. How might he have seen numerical ratios influencing not just the structure but the symbolic meaning within his compositions? Editor: So, it's like a secret code for his art? Curator: Precisely. Artists often imbue their work with personal symbolic systems. This diagram may reflect a deeper interest in spatial relationships and proportional harmony. It’s a window into how he constructed meaning. Editor: I never thought about math being so deeply connected to art's meaning. Curator: Indeed, Davis shows us that even seemingly abstract concepts can carry profound cultural and personal weight.