Chapter 11 Reflections

First off, I was very pleased with the way they used the word “visual aids” instead of “art” in this chapter.  I believe “visual aids” is a more accurate way of describing the concepts being taught.  I am a dancer; I am an artist.  The principles I read about are very useful when considering the application of visual aids in written documents, and it was interesting to assess the crossovers into dance.  The color wheel was perhaps one of my favorite points in the chapter as it explained complementary colors, and triad/primary colors.  While I am mostly a kinesthetic learner, visuals are major supports that help me learn and understand new content.  Charts, images, and even handouts can make a world of difference for me when engaging in the learning process.  As a brief rant, I highly disliked the explanation of shapes in the chapter: “horses are shaped like horses, violins are shaped like violins, etc.” (page 170).  Overall, the chapter was insightful and offered great tips for enhancing business papers and presentations.