Lawyer and Art Historian
Amy Herman is a lawyer and art historian who uses works of art to sharpen observation, analysis, and communication skills. She initially developed The Art of Perception workshop to improve medical students’ observation and communication skills when she was the Head of Education at The Frick Collection in New York City for over ten years. She adapted the programme for a wide range of professionals including the NYC Police Department, the FBI, the State Department, Fortune 500 companies, NATO, and the military. The programme has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The CBS Evening News, and Smithsonian Magazine, among others.
She has an AB from Lafayette College, a JD from George Washington University, and an MA in art history from Hunter College. Her book, Visual Intelligence, was on the New York Times and Washington Post best sellers’ lists. Her second book, Fixed: How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem-Solving was published in December 2021. Her third book, smART: Use Your Eyes to Boost Your Brain, will be published in October 2022.
