“意境”是中国古典美学中的核心概念,融入了中华民族的文化艺术精髓,古往今来,一直是人们探究的重要问题。本文在介绍中国“意境”理论的同时,从意境理论的特性出发,运用意境理论独特的视角去欣赏西方音乐的美学特性。 “Artistic conception ” is the core concept in Chinese classical aesthetics. It incorporates the essence of culture and art of the Chinese nation. Throughout the ages, it has always been an important issue for people to explore. While introducing the theory of “Artistic Conception” in China, this article starts with the characteristics of artistic conception and uses the unique perspective of artistic conception to appreciate the aesthetic characteristics of western music.