Differences and Relations between Western Imitation Theory and China's Subjective Feeling Theory

The differences and connections between these two aesthetic theories are as follows:

1, the difference: Western imitation theory originates from western culture and philosophical tradition, and focuses on achieving beautiful effects through imitation, reproduction and expression; On the other hand, China's theory of subjective feelings originated from the traditional culture of China, emphasizing the experience and evaluation of art through aesthetic feelings and the singing of subject and object.

2. Connection: The western theory of imitation has a certain influence on the study of ancient art in China, and China's theory of feeling has also participated in the research of some western philosophers and aestheticians.