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Flower Beds Inspired by Music

Plant material is an important natural element which has a significant influence on the visual identity of the environment. In nature it spreads freely and spontaneously thus creating complex horticultural unit. In areas like a park or a private garden man influences the choice of the plant material and arranges it according to the certain order and rules. Plant material, besides it has its aesthetic function, is becoming a significant factor in the horticultural therapy thanks to its sensory characteristics as well as the fact that it is a live and growing element. Carefully selected plant material which stimulates all senses has a positive effect on the mental, physical, cognitive and social skills as well as the health of people. Music, especially classical, has a positive influence on the brain as well as the general condition of man and is also used in therapy. The goal is to connect different therapeutic methods - gardening, music and drawing in creating raised flower beds with plant material chosen according to drawings of participants associations inspired by selected musical composition.

plant material; drawing; music; horticultural therapy

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