It is well known that there are huge differences between Chinese and Western cultures and other situations

which can also be reflected in Chinese and Western oil painting art. Chinese oil painting focuses on subjective

vivid expression and bold outline

while Western oil painting art shows a realistic style. Chinese oil paintings are deeply influenced by their cultural characteristics and connotations

and are closely related to philosophy and literature

thus they are “emotion in form” in their painting style. Western oil paintings

on the other hand

are deeply influenced by Greek and Hebrew cultures

and often adopt a realistic approach in painting. This paper analyzes the similarities and differences between the spirit of Chinese and Western oil painting through the comparison of the spirit of Chinese and Western oil painting

so as to explore the deep inner connection between the spirit of Chinese and Western oil painting

hoping to enlighten the academic community.