This book provides an accessible introduction to the critical theories used to analyze art. It covers a wide range of approaches, presenting individual arguments, debates, and divergent perspectives. This edition has been updated to reflect contemporary research in art and has been divided into smaller sections for greater accessibility. The book begins with a revised discussion on the difference between method and theory. The following chapters apply the various approaches to works of art, some of which are new to this edition. The book concludes with a new conclusion focusing on how the study of art is informed by theory.