This paper briefly analyzes the differences between Chinese and Western classical paintings from the perspective of cultural differences,argues that the differences in aesthetic pursuit,the concept of color and space between Chinese and Western classical paint-ings show different cultural connotations.As a concretized form and carrier of human culture,painting shows the influence of culture on it in various external forms.This article begins with looking for differences in the external expressions of Chinese and Western paintings,then goes deep into the cultural and aesthetic aspects,explains the reasons for the differences in expression,and focuses on the influence of Chi-nese and Western cultures on classical painting.