中西美学历史悠久,从其产生到发展过程中,显示着各自独特的魅力。五四以来,中西美学比较研究成为了众多学者关注的对象,并取得了可喜的成就。本文试图从历史文化背景考察中西古典美学的差异。 Chinese and Western aesthetics has a long history. From its birth to its development, it shows its unique charm. Since the May 4th Movement, the comparative study of Chinese and Western aesthetics has become the object of attention of many scholars and has made gratifying achievements. This article attempts to examine the differences between Chinese and Western classical aesthetics from the historical and cultural background.