Freud's theory of artistic essence mainly expounds the relationship between art as a form of expression and human psychology. He believes that works of art are a medium that can express the inner subconscious world of the author. Through the images and symbols of works of art, we can see the author's psychological structure and the expression of potential desires.

At the same time, art also has the function of healing the soul, and can satisfy people's spiritual needs by expressing and releasing emotions. The special topic of RTVU's literary theory uses Freud's theory of artistic essence to explore the significance and value of art to human life and the relationship between man and the world.

Through the analysis and interpretation of works of art, we can deeply understand the significance of human psychology and life, and then explore the relationship between individuals and society, and between man and nature. Therefore, Freud's theory of artistic essence is regarded as one of the important references for the theoretical exploration of humanities.

Sigmund freud, a famous Austrian psychologist and philosopher, is the founder of modern psychoanalytic theory. As the founder of psychoanalysis, his importance to contemporary western culture is not only reflected in psychology, but also in his influence on anthropology, sociology, art and literature, philosophy, religion and biographical literature.

Comparison of Freud and Jung s Views on Art;

They not only made outstanding contributions in the field of psychology, but also put forward many revolutionary and controversial views in aesthetics, which have far-reaching influence. Freud and Jung are two masters of psychology. Their different views on art theory mainly come from their differences in psychological theory, which is the main difference between psychoanalysis represented by Freud and analytical psychology represented by Jung.

The difference between Freud and Jung's theory of artistic essence is mainly about the essence of force. Freud understood Libido as the original desire and thought that the essence of art was the sublimation of the original desire. Jung regarded Libido as an ordinary vitality, in which primitive desire was a part, and Libido was only a form of prototype. Therefore, Jung proposed that the essence of art lies in the symbol of prototype.