V. 24 N. 2: Special Issue Convengo "The art of observation"
Short paper

Art in Hospital Setting

Giampaolo Martinelli
Perioperative Medicine department, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital/London/UK
Megan Tjasink
Cancer Psychological Services, Barts Health NHS Trust

Pubblicato 2024-12-06

Parole chiave

  • the art of observation

Abstract

What is art? Art can be understood as a universal form of human expression, enabling us to communicate, explore and reflect on experiences, emotions and ideas John Berger, renowned art critic, describes art as integral to the collective human experience (Berger, 2008). It is this shared sense that art brings us closer to what it means to be human that draws us to it. Ultimately, art it is a uniquely human endeavour that offers us a deeper understanding of ourselves, each other and the world around us.