Visual Intelligence: Sharpen Your Perception, Change Your Life
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (568 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0544947126 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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Highly Recommended Lawyer/Art Historian/Teacher Amy Herman’s book is important. Why? Because it can sharpen your thinking skills, and improve the quality of your decisions.How? By showing you with 70+ artworks in 11 chapters how to more objectively observe and assess visual and other sensory information, and how to precisely communicate about it. Then, how to m. Training Your Observation Through Looking At Art The first time I visited the National Gallery in London, I went on a docent tour. The docents weren't volunteers: they were art students and teachers who really knew their stuff, and I believe they were paid. That's where I learned to look at art.The guides didn't try to cover the whole museum. They spent lots of time with a single piece of art. Ma. Cynthia Close said Maybe not life-changing but definitely raises awareness.. Having an MFA and spending the first Maybe not life-changing but definitely raises awareness. Cynthia Close Having an MFA and spending the first 40+ years of my life living as a visual artist, led me to approach this book with a chip on my shoulder and a "show me" attitude. The first chapter humbled me when I missed one of the most obvious elements in a photograph that the author, Amy Herman used as a teaching tool. I realized then that I could definitel. 0+ years of my life living as a visual artist, led me to approach this book with a chip on my shoulder and a "show me" attitude. The first chapter humbled me when I missed one of the most obvious elements in a photograph that the author, Amy Herman used as a teaching tool. I realized then that I could definitel
Within these pages Herman teaches us how to be active and attentive observers, both within the confines of an art museum and well beyond. Visual Intelligence is a fascinating book, and an important one—and it is a great read.” —Daniel Weiss, President, The Metropolitan Museum of Art “Whether you are a seasoned criminal investigator or a medical professional, Amy Herman's Visual Intelligence is a must read. She shows us when to trust our instincts as observers and when to recognize that our instincts have gone astray. “In converting her lectures to this fascinating book, Herman convincingly argues that closely analyzing works of art is an empowering exercise that translates to seeing the 'hidden' c
And that clarity will transform how you deal with the challenges and opportunities you face every day.” — Leonard Mlodinow, author of Subliminal and The Drunkard’s Walk How could looking at Monet’s water lily paintings help save a company millions? How can noticing people’s footwear foil a terrorist attack? How can your choice of adjective win an argument, calm your children, or catch a thief? In her celebrated seminar, The Art of Perception, art historian Amy Herman has trained experts from many fields to perceive and communicate better. Her lessons highlight far more than the physical objects you may be missing; they teach you how to recognize the talents, opportunities, and dangers that surround you every day. “Herman offers a compelling case for the life-enhancing value—and central importance—of careful observation Visual Intelligence is a fascinating book and an important one—and it is a great read.” —Daniel Weiss, president of the Metropolitan Museum of Art . “Sharp and original, this book should alter how readers look at the world. " —Kirkus “This fascinating and beautifully illustrated book will make you see the world more clearly than you ever have befor