Civilization and art from the perspective of traditionalism (based on Seyyed Hossein Nasr's point of view)

Art has a fundamental position and importance in Islamic life and civilization and is considered one of the important manifestations of human civilization. Explanation and interpretation of art based on tradition and modernity has always raised many debates. In the meantime, the discussions of traditionalists about art and its place in civilization are of particular importance. Traditionalism provides a specific interpretation of tradition and analyzes and examines basic concepts in the field of religion, philosophy, mysticism, science and art based on it. This article tries to explain and analyze the category of art and its principles and foundations from this point of view. In general, the theories of traditionalists cannot be studied without understanding their foundations and key concepts. Because the traditionalists do not consider anything outside the framework of the tradition and explain all their thoughts in this direction. The philosophy of traditionalist art is also included in this traditional and metaphysical framework (eternal philosophy) and it completely shows their concern for the revival of tradition.