Fine Art, when used properly, has been demonstrated to improve the health and well-being  for people who are enduring and recovering from physical or mental illness. Evidence-based art is that which has been proven to help in the healing process. Actual photographs of natural scenes and objects have shown to be more effective than paintings, in most cases, because they are recognized as being authentic rather than invented imagery.

Ted Myers has been involved in placing images in medical center waiting rooms, exam rooms, therapy areas, and doctors offices. For an essay that reviews the benefit of evidence-based photo art  for its contribution to healing click on the following link.

Fine Art Images for Medical Therapy