To enrich the relevant research theories of Eisner DBAE art education thought and its enlightenment and reference to the reform of basic art education in China, and to promote the development of China's art education theory, firstly, the related theoretical concepts related to DBAE art education thoughts are expounded. Then the problems existing in the current stage of China's art education theory are analyzed, and on this basis, the enlightenment of DBAE on the development of China's art education is proposed. Finally, relevant opinions and measures are put forward, hoping to provide some reference for the development of China's art education reform.