Thoughtful Images demonstrates that there is a rich tradition of illustrations of philosophy that originated in Ancient Greece, spread throughout Europe, thrived in twentieth century America, and continues to this day.
Mapping out the cultural network of gender, piety, and power surrounding the creation of the Medici family altarpiece, Stefanie Solum challenges the received wisdom that women played little part in shaping visual culture in Quattrocento Florence.
In this book, Sanda Iliescu brings aesthetics back into the conversation, exploring the subject through compelling examinations of lived experiences of works of art and architecture.
