Beyond the Canvas: Integrating Virtual Reality into Immersive Oil Painting Instruction

Abstract

The rapid development of Virtual Reality (VR) technology has found extensive applications in various fields, particularly in art education, where it has gradually become an important tool for innovative teaching models. Virtual reality, through creating immersive interactive experiences, allows students to break free from the constraints of traditional teaching methods, providing a more vivid and intuitive learning experience. specifically, in oil painting instruction, the integration of VR technology not only broadens students’ creative space but also promotes their hands-on ability and creative thinking. Through VR, students can simulate the oil painting creation process in a virtual environment, experiencing every detail of painting techniques, which enhances their artistic expression’s flexibility and freedom. Moreover, the application of VR in oil painting education overcomes spatial and temporal limitations, offering a more personalized and interactive teaching approach. This paper aims to explore how virtual reality can be integrated into oil painting education, analyze its impact on teaching outcomes and students’ creative abilities, and discuss the future application prospects of VR technology in oil painting education.