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Visual intelligence : sharpen your perception, change your life

by Amy E. Herman

This guide explores how to improve visual intelligence and communication through the analysis of art. It provides techniques for observing details, separating facts from opinions, and recognising critical information in professional and personal environments.

Accession 11642 ISBN 9780544381056 Publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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