Abstract

This study analyzed the historical background of Chinese art thought in the early 20th century, the idea of “integration of China and the West”, and the painters and their works that have had a significant impact on it. By studying the trend of Chinese art popularization and its impact on student education in art schools, it revealed the impact of the changes in Chinese art thought in the early 20th century on modern art thought. At the beginning of the 20th century, the evolution of Chinese art thought underwent a reform of art thought. It has influenced many painters’ creative spirit and techniques, and has influenced the development of modern Chinese art thought. The research into the early 20th-century evolution of Chinese art thought reveals a pivotal era of diversification in aesthetic values and ideas among various artists, propelling Chinese art into a vibrant period of flourishing styles and philosophies.