The healing power of art

Artists and medical personnel both know the importance of art. The famous nurse Florence Nightingale once said, “Variety of form and brilliancy of color in the object presented to patients are an actual means to recovery.” Elaine Poggi, founder of the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals, agrees and stated, “The mood changes when our beautiful nature photos are placed on the walls, providing…

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