McCarthy, Mary.

Colour, form and space as healing tools/ An Exploration of how art can promote well-being, focusing on the Limerick Region. [Extended Essay] / Mary McCarthy. - Limerick : Limerick Institute of Technology/Limerick School of Art and Design ; 2017 - 42p. : ill (some col) . : 30cm

Thesis submitted for B.A. (Hons) in Painting (Fine Art) 2017

Includes bibliographical references.

The aim of this project is to heighten awareness to the very real uses art has as a healing tool and recognising the advances made by many in the field of therapeutic art. Then taking an explorative look at facilities, intuitions, organisations and a number of parks in the Limerick area and accessing how colour, form and space are used to promote and enhance health and wellbeing.


Health and wellbeing.
Therapeutic Art.
Painting theses
Extended essays--Painting.
Theses--LSAD--Clare Street

Thesis Painting 04/17