Visual Intelligence: Sharpen Your Perception, Change Your Life
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (667 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0544947126 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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Goldman, Columbia University, author of The Search for God at Harvard and The Late Starters Orchestra. “In her masterful new book, Amy Herman offers a compelling case for the life enhancing value—and central importance—of careful observation. It will guide you to be a more critical observer of what is before you without making those inadvertent assumptions that may sabotage your work.” —John J Sprague, Inspector, Commanding Officer, Force Investigation Division, NYPD. So much wisdom flows from those lessons, which are set forth clearly and convincingly in this book.” —Professor Ari L. She engages us all to see more objectively, analyze intelligently and to articulate in greater detail. Within these pages Herman teaches us how to be active and attentive observers, both within the confines of an art museum a
By showing people how to look closely at images, she helps them hone their “visual intelligence,” a set of skills we all possess but few of us know how to use effectively. 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 . She has spent more than a decade teaching doctors to observe patients instead of their charts, helping police officers separate facts from opinions when investigating a crime, and training professionals from the FBI, the State Department, Fortune 500 companies, and the military to recognize the most pertinent and useful information. " —Kirkus “This fascinating and beautifully illustrated book will make you see the world more clearly than you ever have before. “Sharp and original, this book should alter how readers look at the world. And that clarity will transform how you deal with the challenges an
William D. Hooper said 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 make better decisions using this more objective information, while factoring in both what is . Dr. Cathy Goodwin said 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. Many of them began with the question, "What do you see?"Since then I've been back many times a. 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 definitely learn something from this book, the least of which being I'm not as perceptive as I though