Chapter Outsiders, non per loro scelta. Esperienze artistiche nell’Ospedale neuropsichiatrico di Arezzo 1958-1978 | L’atelier
Abstract
The atelier at Arezzo Neuropsychiatric Hospital transformed the artistic activity from a diagnostic tool to a recognized form of creative expression. Initiated in 1958 by Dr. Furio Martini and influenced by the cultural shifts of the 1950s and 60s, the atelier provided patients with a setting to express their experiences and emotions. Aftherwards the activities aimed even at offering therapeutic benefits and a small personal profit. To date, over 300 works by patients have been find, underscoring the therapeutic and social significance of art in psychiatric contexts.
Keywords
Outsider Art; Art Therapy; Mental hospital atelier; Arte Irregolare.DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-0400-2.10ISBN
9791221504002, 9791221504002Publisher
Firenze University PressPublisher website
https://www.fupress.com/Publication date and place
Florence, 2024Imprint
USiena PressSeries
Quaderni del Dipartimento di Scienze storiche e dei beni culturali, 3Classification
History of art
19th century, c 1800 to c 1899
20th century, c 1900 to c 1999