Abstract:

Looking at the surface of things, the advance of the theory of superiority of Chinese fine arts by Feng Zikai is only an objective fact in view of the tendency of artistic expressionism in the world. However, Feng himself erected this objective basis. In his artistic thoughts the evolutionary trend of Western arts after impressionism adhered to scientism, but on the other hand, it also reflected a process in which the author's subjective consciousness was gradually strengthened. He was sensitively conscious of the invastion of science into art. In view of this, Feng purposefully "forgot" scientific characteristics of Western art after impressionism, while actively publicizing its tendency of expressionism and communicating it with the traditional Chinese artistic spirit on a theoretical level. His theory was aimed at checking the scientific utilitarian spirit and safeguarding the independent position of art.

Key words: Feng Zikai, Chinese art, Western art, science