Purpose-built Art in Hospitals Rollins Judy
Purpose-built Art in Hospitals Rollins Judy Over the past three decades, guidance on the selection of art in hospitals has suggested realistic art that depicts soothing and comforting images such as…
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Purpose-built Art in Hospitals Rollins Judy
Over the past three decades, guidance on the selection of art in hospitals has suggested realistic art that depicts soothing and comforting images such as tranquil waters, green vegetation, flowers, and open spaces. However, some hospitals exhibit ambiguous or abstract art and cite anecdotal evidence of its appropriateness for healthcare settings. Based on these findings, curators have been cautioned to avoid art with uncertain meaning that risks upsetting viewers in stressful states.
'Purpose-built' Art in Hospitals is built on an international study of artwork in hospitals around the globe. More recent research is going beyond anecdotal evidence, and indicates that the ambiguity of meaning in abstract compositions can have positive effects. Exploring 'purpose-built' (specially commissioned) artwork in hospitals through the dual lens of an artist and healthcare