This research focuses on the expressions and actions of Han Xizai, the protagonist of the famous painting The Night Revels of Han Xizai, from the details to the skills of the author, finding the aesthetic value behind them. The process of making comparison between Chinese court paintings and Western’s gives references to study the art history and cultural differences. The literature analysis method is used to find and read relevant information, helping this paper further dig out the subtle meanings of this painting. How the artist conveyed instructions to audiences and how it shows imparity towards other court paintings are conducive in this research; The ultimate goal of this study is to give a refined analysis and shed light on the informative story in the court painting. To achieve the objective, this paper will carry out comments from scholars and critics, as well as unique perspectives from the researcher’s own.
