How do we understand works of art? This volume describes various methods for approaching works of visual art and translating what is seen into text. The presentation of image hermeneutics is developed on the levels of didactic provision, theoretical reflection, and paradigmatic analysis. This concept has been developed, tested, and continuously improved in the didactic context of distance learning at the FernUniversität Hagen and the Technical University of Kaiserslautern. By interconnecting these three levels, the topic is conveyed effectively - from an easy introduction through checklists to the reflection of backgrounds and detailed analysis examples.