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Illustration is a topic that has been neglected in the philosophy of art. Thoughtful Images is the first comprehensive study of art that illustrates philosophy. In addition to providing the basics of a theory of illustration, the book’s discussion of illustrations of philosophy includes: the first such illustrations in Ancient Greece and Rome, illuminated manuscript illustrations of Aristotle’s Ethics, paintings that are illustrations of philosophy, illustrations of Wittgenstein’s work, and graphic literature that illustrates philosophy. The three critics will engage in a discussion of both aspects of the book. They will each extend Wartenberg’s analysis in unexpected ways, showing the fruitfulness of his discussion for future directions of research in the philosophy of illustration.

One of the unique features of this panel is that the critics are all practicing artists, although Strayer is also a philosopher. This will add an unusual element to the critical discussion of a work in the philosophy of art.

The panel will be of interest to art historians and art theorists as well as philosophers of art.