Angle Theory Diagrams 1932

Editor: This is Stuart Davis' "Angle Theory Diagrams." It's undated, but we know Davis lived from 1892 to 1964. It seems to be a sketch, maybe a study. What do you see in this work? Curator: These diagrams reveal Davis's engagement with abstraction, but we must also consider the socio-political context. How does his exploration of "angular variation" challenge traditional representation, mirroring the radical shifts in early 20th-century society? Editor: So, it's not just about angles; it's about a societal shift? Curator: Precisely. Davis’s work, even in its diagrammatic form, invites us to consider how artistic experimentation reflects and interrogates power structures and dominant ideologies. It begs the question: can abstraction be a form of social commentary? Editor: I never thought of it that way. Curator: These diagrams become a space for re-evaluating the status quo, a concept that remains relevant for us today.