A Perspective on the Development of Art Therapy for Art in Hospitals

Art in hospitals would be effective for patients physiologically and psychologically. Artworks were born and developed as the expression of the heart. Art therapy has great power in maintaining and improving physical and mental health. As to the hospital and medical facilities, the construction and accessibility have become the important issues, which may influence patients to large extent. Authors have been involved in art in hospitals, where several artworks have set in the wall made of masking tape. In addition, clinical study for elderly people using this showed significant improvement. Further development of various hospital art will be expected.

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