'Purpose-built’ Art in Hospitals: Art with Intent
- ISBN-10
- 1839096802
- ISBN-13
- 9781839096808
- Category
- Medical
- Pages
- 256
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-05-18
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing
- Author
- Judy Rollins
Description
This text explores the use of commissioned artwork in hospitals through the dual lens of an artist and healthcare professional, identifying 15 distinct 'purposes' of art in hospitals and arguing for the need for greater variety in art offerings that serve the diverse needs of patients, families, visitors and hospital staff.
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