Art Theory Text with Sketch 1952

Editor: So, this is "Art Theory Text with Sketch" by Stuart Davis. It's, well, it looks like a page torn from a sketchbook, words and some doodles scattered on it. What do you make of this, aesthetically? Curator: It reminds me of a playful stream of consciousness, like Davis was thinking out loud with both words and images. The text itself, about "the shape of the relation," feels like he's trying to pin down something elusive about perception. Editor: I see what you mean, the doodles are like visual footnotes. The words are kind of heady, but the sketches make it feel more approachable. Curator: Exactly! It's like he’s saying, "Here's the theory, but let's not forget the joy of simply drawing." What do you think is the role of 'control' that he mentions? Editor: I suppose controlling the narrative that he seeks to convey... It's interesting to think about how theory and practice intertwine. Curator: Indeed! Davis reminds us that art-making can be a form of thinking and theory a form of expression.