In the article we discuss such concepts as “culture”, “thinking”, “visual thinking” and „visual culture‟ which are presented in pedagogical, psychological literature and literature on art criticism. Visual culture concept as a multilateral component of modern art is determined. In the process of formation of visual thinking it is important to take into consideration positive and negative traits of visual culture which future art teachers should learn to overcome. In order to provide high quality professional training of art teachers it is important to introduce an integrated course of fine arts. Key words: culture, visual thinking, visual culture, future art teachers.