The invention pertains to a photosensitive resin composition, comprising: (A) an alkaline soluble resin; (B) a multi-functional monomer; (C) a photoinitiator; (D) a colorant; and (E) a solvent, wherein said alkaline soluble resin comprises a copolymer obtained from the copolymerization of 5-95 wt % of the monomer of formula (1): ##STR00001## and 5-95 wt % of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing at least one carboxy group.The inventive photosensitive resin composition possesses good heat resistance, development properties, and adhesion properties and can be used in liquid crystal displays as a photosensitive material for the manufacture of color filters.