Abstract: The creation of rural-themed art creation in China presents profound cultural connotation and enjoys a long historical vicissitudes. Especially, since 1949, the works of rural-themed art can be divided into four phases: the differentiation of rural-themed art creation before the reform and opening up since 1978, the revival and display of humanism in the 1980s, the coexistence of diversified spirit and value in the 1990s, and the confidence and independent expression since the 21st century. The language intended by the picture indicates the historical vicissitudes in rural-themed art creation.