Abstract: Based on principles of dialectical materialism and historical materialism, Mao Zedong combining with the concrete practice of Chinese revolutionary, drew scientific references on many important issues of Chinese literature, and shaped Marxist concept of literature and art with Chinese characteristics. Mainly covered in Mao's concept of literature and art are the view of value, view of creation and view of development On occasion of the new century, the value of studying the concept of literature and art by Mao Zedong does not only lie in prospering literature cause and holding the orientation of advanced culture, but play an important and realistic role in enhancing spiritual civilization of socialism and inspiring national spirit.