This paper discusses Chinese traditional art spirit embodied in Dunhuang wall paintings from three aspects：1） Dunhuang wall paintings exhibit historical scenes of the society by the aid of Buddhist contents, and reflects how people understood and thought about the real society at that time; 2）Dunhuang wall paintings are all inclusive. They comprehensively represent people and scenes like landscapes and architecture, which are characteristic of scattered perspective and create grand and powerful visual impact; 3）Dunhuang wall paintings reflect the spirit of “six laws”of Chinese traditional painting, which include living spirit and charm, strength of strokes, vividness, proper coloration, rational composition, and accurate copying.
