{"id":209,"date":"2007-07-21T22:02:15","date_gmt":"2007-07-21T22:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.artcorner.com\/art-and-oil-paintings-in-hospitals\/"},"modified":"2007-07-21T22:02:15","modified_gmt":"2007-07-21T22:02:15","slug":"art-and-oil-paintings-in-hospitals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.overstockart.com\/blog\/art-and-oil-paintings-in-hospitals\/","title":{"rendered":"Art in Hospitals &#8211; Oil Paintings that Soothe the Soul"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"van gogh oil painting - Courtyard of the Hospital at Arles\" alt=\"van gogh oil painting - Courtyard of the Hospital at Arles\" src=\"http:\/\/site.overstockart.com\/images\/hospital.jpg\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"3\" \/>A close family member of mine had to spend a couple of days in the hospital. When I came to visit him I was surprised to see the really cool artworks he had hanging on the walls of his room.<\/p>\n<p>Through extensive research, I\u2019ve learned that in order to help create a better environment for patients, hospitals have worked hard to ensure to boost patient\u2019s morale by works of art in their surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>Studies have shown that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overstockart.com\">oil paintings<\/a> and art can have a beneficial impact on patients. For a small cost, hospitals can hang oil paintings on the walls of hospitals and make a huge difference in the patient&#8217;s environment. Furthermore, analysis of hospital statistics has demonstrated that visual art and wall decor can decrease the use of pain-killing medicine.<\/p>\n<p>Art has always been associated with a positive effect on both health and wellbeing. Art can help fade levels of anxiety and depression in patients during the wait prior to surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Traditionally, oil paintings have been utilized in healthcare settings in two ways \u2013 as decorative pieces to improve the environment, and as therapeutic devices, especially for people with mental health problems.<\/p>\n<p>With that said, wall d\u00e9cor and great art reproductions, in particular, have been playing an increased role in people\u2019s general wellbeing and day-to-day health.<\/p>\n<p>As I walked past the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overstockart.com\/monrep.html\">Monet reproductions<\/a> on the wall, I wondered what effect these masterpieces can have on a person\u2019s vigor&#8230; There is a slew of different ways in which art and health can go together:<br \/>\nThe way art makes you feel, dares you to dream and gives you the will to get better, back on your feet, and see the bright future leading a healthy life.<\/p>\n<p>It seems as if the benefits of art are just starting to be understood. 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