Bibliogr. s. 31-32

People have a natural tendency to punish cases of violation of social norms and act with strong negative emotions against criminals. This is the cause of public support for harsh and even cruel methods of punishing criminals. The prison sentence is often seen as lenient. In fact, it is an extremely severe punishment, because it causes the deprivation of the basic needs. This deprivation in all important areas of life causes serious psychological consequences, including mental disorders and disrupted ability to function in normal society. There are many ways one may resolve this problem. One of them is to aestheticize the prison space through art. The results of some studies indicate that the modification of prison space by artists, or artistic interventions in prisons, are beneficial for the well-being of prisoners. However, it should not be forgotten that they are also beneficial for society, as they increase the likelihood of rehabilitation.