What is imagology and where does it stand today? Michaela Voltrová answers this question in the present study on the current state of research in comparative imagology. The author traces the historical development of the discipline, characterizes the status quo of comparative imagology, and marks its position within the system of the humanities. She defines specialized terminology, presents relevant research methods, and outlines a systematically anchored methodological research approach, which she tests on texts by Hanns Cibulka, Ilse Tielsch, and Ota Filip. Furthermore, Voltrová addresses theoretical questions that are significant for comparative imagology today.