Traditional art is not only a manifestation of Chinese art, but also a precious resource in contemporary Chinese humanities education. Applying it to the teaching and practice of college art education can not only enable college students to experience the inherent cultural charm of college art education, but also combine professional knowledge of multiple disciplines with traditional art for creative application. This thereby enables students to continuously improve their artistic appreciation and humanistic literacy, enhance their ability to learn and perceive artistic knowledge, further promote the development of higher education majors and courses, and thus foster their sense of cultural pride and identity. Therefore, this paper deeply analyzes the significance of integrating traditional art elements into college art teaching and proposes corresponding teaching strategies, aiming to expand the application of traditional art in college art education majors and enhance the humanistic educational value of college art education.