Angle Theory Diagram 1932

Editor: This is Stuart Davis’s "Angle Theory Diagram." It doesn’t have a specific date, but it gives the impression of a mind working through an idea. The circle and angles remind me of Da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man. What do you see in this piece? Curator: Indeed, the circle is a powerful symbol, representing wholeness, unity. Here, overlaid with angles, it suggests a quest to understand structure. The angles, rendered in red, evoke a sense of energy, perhaps the spark of inspiration. Do you think the artist is looking for a universal language? Editor: Maybe! I hadn't thought about it as a universal language, but more of a personal code. Curator: It makes you wonder how Davis translated these angular relationships into his paintings. Perhaps they were his way of mapping the world. Editor: That's a great way to think about it. I am so glad I asked you about this piece.