Last Thursday, when Autumn and I swapped pen pal letters for the final time, we also bought some books.
I know...I have a book buying problem!
Anyway, one of the books I bought (see picture) is turning out to be the BEST book purchase in a long time. The author, Amy Herman, explains how art can be used to sharpen our visual intelligence. If you have followed this blog at all, you know how much I am into art. I appreciate art. I am not artistic, but that doesn't mean I can't respect the process.
I am so engaged by this book. This is the same one I was reading while waiting to get my hair cut yesterday.
I can't wait to really sit with this book (without worrying about grading) and enjoy all the knowledge that comes from reading nonfiction. Most people may be surprised to learn how much I love science.
It's really about observation. Some people can't see beyond their own nose (which is sad). The average person will stare at a painting for 17 seconds. Seventeen! That's it. That's crazy to me. Think about how much is NOT see in 17 seconds.
Anyway, I can't wait to continue reading this book. I already feel I am seeing with new eyes!
Learning -- such a cool experience.
I know...I have a book buying problem!
Anyway, one of the books I bought (see picture) is turning out to be the BEST book purchase in a long time. The author, Amy Herman, explains how art can be used to sharpen our visual intelligence. If you have followed this blog at all, you know how much I am into art. I appreciate art. I am not artistic, but that doesn't mean I can't respect the process.
I am so engaged by this book. This is the same one I was reading while waiting to get my hair cut yesterday.
I can't wait to really sit with this book (without worrying about grading) and enjoy all the knowledge that comes from reading nonfiction. Most people may be surprised to learn how much I love science.
It's really about observation. Some people can't see beyond their own nose (which is sad). The average person will stare at a painting for 17 seconds. Seventeen! That's it. That's crazy to me. Think about how much is NOT see in 17 seconds.
Anyway, I can't wait to continue reading this book. I already feel I am seeing with new eyes!
Learning -- such a cool experience.
Prompt: What is the last nonfiction book you read? What made you choose this book? What did you learn from reading this book?