An innovative exploration of problem-solving through the lens of art, opening our eyes and minds to fresh perspectives so we can reach creative solutions.

Problem-solving is an essential part of life, but the skills we need to do it properly are rarely taught in school.

But while many of us lack a strong problem-solving toolkit, there is an unexpected way we can improve it — by looking to the world of art.

In this book, attorney and art historian Amy E. Herman outlines the techniques her organization, The Art of Perception, uses in its problem-solving workshops with professionals in fields such as military, healthcare, and education.

By holding up the mirror of art to the world, we can learn to see problems in all their complexity, break them down, and understand them in depth.

With plenty of examples and exercises, Fixed makes a thought-provoking and entertaining case for using art to develop our analytical skills.