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.