Art Theory Text with C-Scale Object Diagram 1950

Editor: So, here we have Stuart Davis's "Art Theory Text with C-Scale Object Diagram." It's basically a page of handwritten text and a little sketch. It feels almost like a peek into the artist's private thoughts. What strikes you about this piece? Curator: It's a fascinating glimpse into Davis’s mind, isn’t it? His words are like abstract brushstrokes, trying to capture the feeling of…completeness. It's as if he's attempting to map out a visual language for emotions and logic. Do you think the diagram helps clarify his written theory, or does it muddy the waters? Editor: I think it adds another layer of intrigue! It’s like he's trying to make the abstract concrete. I’m still not entirely sure what a "C-Scale Object" is, though. Curator: Perhaps it’s less about definition and more about the feeling it evokes. Davis was deeply interested in the relationship between jazz music and painting. Perhaps this diagram, this "C-Scale Object," is his attempt to visually represent a musical key, a particular emotional register. Editor: That makes sense! I guess it shows how artists are constantly searching for ways to express the inexpressible.