Abstract: Taking language analysis method in analytical philosophy,western analytical aesthetics tries to solve aesthetic problems in a language way,and art is defined as the core problem in analytical aesthetics.Traditional Chinese aesthetics puts high value on witty remarks and emphasizes on mental experience beyond language.According to Feng Youlan,the contrast between western analytical aesthetics and traditional Chinese aesthetics lies in the way of aesthetic thinking,the former being positive and the latter being negative,and each has unique features.

Key words: analytical aesthetics, language analysis, definition of art, Chinese aesthetics, witty remarks, mute beauty, way of thinking