Decoding the Symbolism of Natural Elements in Oil Painting from the Perspective of Ecological Aesthetics

Based on the concept of ecological aesthetics, this paper explains the concept of imagery oil painting, its development history and the artistic expression of imagery oil painting. Then it takes the visual sense of imagery as the research direction and analyzes the construction of natural element forms in oil paintings. Finally, using the comparative analysis method, we will examine the differences between 14 different types of natural element imagery in China and the Western world. And the questionnaires are used to analyze the attention of different groups of people of all ages to natural imagery. After the research and analysis, the 3 largest dots in the shape representing the house are placed at the forefront of the image, breaking through the boundaries of the image and showing a vitality that breaks free outward. The trees are all tilted at about 45 degrees, which can show the mood of the spring breeze blowing the willow. The road in the village is outlined with two triangles, one big and one small, which gives a clear sense of direction. In the comparison between Chinese and Western natural elements imagery, Chinese oil paintings always have the attitude of “similarity or dissimilarity”, while the West has a strong religious culture. Natural elements have a significant positive effect on the beauty of oil paintings, P<0.001. 20.9% of people like and appreciate the natural elements in oil paintings.