Color-Space Cube Diagrams 1941

Editor: So, this is "Color-Space Cube Diagrams" by Stuart Davis. It looks like a page of notes, maybe a study, with geometric shapes and handwritten text. What do you see in this seemingly simple sketch? Curator: It's fascinating how Davis, known for his vibrant canvases, explored color theory through these diagrams. Consider the historical context: early 20th-century artists were deeply engaged with ideas about perception and space. How might these diagrams relate to Davis's broader artistic project and the development of modernism? Editor: That's a great point! It does feel like he's trying to break down the fundamentals of color and form. Curator: Exactly. And think about the "public role" of art. Davis is trying to define the nature of color, and the political implications of art reflecting a reality back to the population. Editor: I never thought about color theory as having political implications. That's something I need to research further. Curator: Indeed. It reveals that even a sketch like this is the result of a wider social and intellectual pursuit.