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Visual Intelligence

Amy E. Herman
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Visual Intelligence

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

Book Brief

Amy E. Herman

Visual Intelligence

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Visual Intelligence: Sharpen Your Perception, Change Your Life by Amy E. Herman is based on her Art of Perception program, designed to improve observation and perception skills by studying art. Herman uses art to teach professionals, like doctors and law enforcement officials, how to observe and interpret details to improve their work. She emphasizes the importance of observing the familiar with a fresh perspective and offers practical techniques to enhance spatial awareness and critical thinking. This book is applicable to various fields and aims to make readers more perceptive in everyday life.

Informative

Challenging

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

3,301 ratings

81%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Visual Intelligence by Amy E. Herman has been commended for its innovative approach, blending art with practical observation skills. Readers appreciate its engaging and applicable exercises to enhance perception. However, some find it repetitive and question its depth. Overall, it is praised for being insightful and accessible, though it may not satisfy those seeking advanced analysis.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Visual Intelligence?

A reader who would enjoy Visual Intelligence by Amy E. Herman is likely someone intrigued by the intersection of art and critical observation skills. Fans of Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink or Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow will appreciate Herman's unique approach to enhancing cognitive abilities through visual analysis.

4.3

3,301 ratings

81%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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