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1 online resource |
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| Summary |
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. |
| Contents |
Chapter 1. The Hospital Experience -- Chapter 2. Art for Soothing and Comforting -- Chapter 3. Art for Transcendence -- Chapter 4. Art for Empathy -- Chapter 5. Art for Inspiration and Hope -- Chapter 6. Art for Spirituality -- Chapter 7. Art for Joy -- Chapter 8. Art for Interaction -- Chapter 9. Art for Identity -- Chapter 10. Art for Messaging -- Chapter 11. Art for Wayfinding -- Chapter 12. Art to Build Community -- Chapter 13. Art to Build Relationships -- Chapter 14. Art for Dialogue -- Chapter 15. Art for Remembrance -- Chapter 16. Art for Museum Encounters -- Chapter 17. Transforming the Hospital Experience Through Art -- Chapter 18. Conclusions and Looking Forward. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Art in hospitals.
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Art in hospitals. |
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Hospital buildings -- Decoration.
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Hospital buildings -- Decoration. |
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Art -- Commissioning.
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Art treatments & subjects. |
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Art -- Commissioning. |
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Medical -- Hospital Administration & Care. |
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781839096822 |
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Print version: 1839096810 9781839096815 (OCoLC)1233166959 |
| ISBN |
9781839096822 (electronic book) |
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1839096829 (electronic book) |
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9781839096808 (e-book) |
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1839096802 |
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1839096810 |
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9781839096815 |
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