Art Theory Text with Color-Solid Diagram 1944

Editor: Here we have Stuart Davis's "Art Theory Text with Color-Solid Diagram." The handwritten text and geometric figure give the piece a very personal, almost journal-like quality. How do you interpret this work? Curator: It seems Davis is grappling with the very nature of color and its connection to emotion and experience. The text speaks of "neighborhoods in the Color-Solid" - a metaphor for the distinct emotional resonances each color evokes. Consider the historical context. Davis, working through the early to mid 20th century, was deeply invested in abstracting the American experience. Editor: So, he’s using color theory to understand and represent the world around him? Curator: Precisely. The diagram isn’t just a scientific tool; it's a map of emotional and cultural space. What does the phrase "artist emotionally selects the one he wants to live in" suggest to you? Editor: That art is about making conscious choices to emphasize particular truths! Curator: Exactly.