Art Theory Text with Types A and B Configuration Diagrams 1943

Editor: This is a fascinating page of handwritten text and diagrams by Stuart Davis, titled "Art Theory Text with Types A and B Configuration Diagrams." It feels so personal, like a glimpse into his artistic thinking. What stands out to you about this piece? Curator: It's a potent reminder that art isn't made in a vacuum. Davis grapples with how we perceive lines, areas, and color. He's asking us to confront the social constructs of seeing. Do we truly see the same thing when presented with different scales of the same configuration? Editor: So, you see this as a commentary on perception itself? Curator: Precisely. And how that perception is shaped by cultural norms and the inherent biases within our visual language. It's a call to deconstruct those biases. Editor: That gives me a lot to think about. It's more than just notes; it's a challenge.