Do you ever feel overwhelmed or stressed by the sheer amount of information you’re absorbing every day? We are constantly being bombarded with more images than our minds can consciously process and this sensory overload can often leave us feeling drained, but by curating what we see every day we can unlock the powerful and affirming impact visuals can have on our lives. Art expert and businesswoman Marine Tanguy gives you the tools to break down what you see and how it is affecting you so that you can take back control of how your visual diet shapes how you think and feel. Learn how to decode the subliminal messages you’re being shone every day and hack the language of visuals to improve your wellbeing through small changes that will transform your life.
The visual detox
€24.00
Description
The average person sees about 10,000 commercial visuals a day. Yet, research shows we can only process about 1% of the visual information we encounter. If a picture is worth a thousand words, where does this excess leave us?
‘Necessary reading for everyone who uses the internet’ Emma Dabiri | ‘Brilliant insights … highly recommended’ Christian Busch | ‘An indispensable guide‘ Guillaume Cerutti, CEO of Christie’s | ‘Very informative‘ Laura Whitmore
In The Visual Detox, art expert and businesswoman Marine Tanguy explains how the imagery we see shapes our wellbeing. She gives us new tools to think critically about images, combat information overload and participate more in the visual world around us by engaging with the art and content that improves our day-to-day experiences online, at work, in our homes and in public spaces.
Drawing on science and insightful case studies, she shows us how to:
· learn the type of thinker you are (spatial, visual, verbal?);
· understand our brains’ interpretation of visual language;
· decode the subtle negative messages in popular culture;
· devise tiny hacks to block out the online noise
· curate your surroundings to create soothing spaces.
This handy guide to visual decluttering will empower you to reclaim your focus, peace of mind and sense of wonder.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.369 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20.4 × 13.8 × 2.9 cm |
| Book_author | Tanguy, Marine |
| Publisher | Square Peg |
| Imprint | Square Peg |
| Cover | Hardback |
| Pages | 256 |
| Language | English |
| Edition | |
| Dewey | 302.23019 (edition:23) |
| Readership | General – Trade / Code: K |
