Requirements of Civilization Making Religious Art based on the Narrations of Ayoun Akhbar al-Reza (AS)

Art is one of the most important aspects of civilization. The realization of Islamic civilization also requires the civilization making religious art. Religious art can be defined from different perspectives such as the religious texts. In this research, in order to reach the components of civilization making religious art, the book  of "Ayoun Akhbar al-Reza" has been selected. In this article, the library resources has been used and a qualitative data analysis method has been implemented. After stating the theoretical framework, based on the book, “Ayoun Akhbar al-Reza”, the components of religious art are explained. The results show that the religious art is based on monotheism and God-centeredness and it should be created based on the Sharia and the criteria in the original religious texts. It should also be the reminiscent of religious symbols and manifestations and should display genuine beauty. The result of this view can be a criterion for evaluating works of art in the past and present. It could provide a model by considering the aspects of civilization to get out of the current situation.