This article explores the two core concepts of "form of life" and "art perception" in painting art teaching. "Form of life" was proposed by Susan Lange, which refers to the vitality and organic form that works of art should have. It emphasizes the emotion and movement contained in works. This form of life gives works of art unique expressive power. In teaching, students should be guided to pay attention to emotional expression in the creative process, understand and realize the "life form" of the work, so as to break the shackles of pure technical training. In addition, cultivating students' "artistic perception" is another key link in teaching. "Art perception" refers to the intuitive insight into the expressive nature of works of art, which includes the perception of universal relationships, abstract forms and artistic meanings. By improving students' perception of nature and artistic forms, we help them achieve a deep understanding of form and content in their creations, thereby creating works full of vitality and artistic meaning. This article emphasizes that only by integrating emotion and perception into painting can students create truly vital and unique works of art.

Li Wenchao, Jiang Xiaodiu. A brief discussion on "form of life" and "artistic perception" in painting art teaching. Frontiers in Art Research (2024) Vol. 6, Issue 7: 52-57. https://doi.org/10.25236/FAR.2024.060709.

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