The article represents an attempt to review methods and techniques of analysis of various
images. It contains elements of formal analysis, contents analysis, semiological studies, psychoanalytical
variations, and two types of discourse analysis. The article also presents remarks
concerning studies of public and reception of art. Each of the described methodology focuses on
one aspect of a complex process where meaning, reception and image circulation are constructed.
It was noted that each methodology possesses both strong and weak elements. It is
necessary to become familiar with all of them, in order to utilise the best method of image interpretation
for each individual study. The purpose of this article is to facilitate methodological
choices.Zadanie pt. „Digitalizacja i udostępnienie w Cyfrowym Repozytorium Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego kolekcji czasopism naukowych wydawanych przez Uniwersytet Łódzki” nr 885/P-DUN/2014 dofinansowane zostało ze środków MNiSW w ramach działalności upowszechniającej naukę
