Custom Genre in History of Korean Craft Art andHierarchyChoi, GonghoFrom the Koreas liberation of 45 years of Japanese colonial rule to the present,analysts say there are still various practical problems in the history of Korean craftart in spite of remarkable achievement in couple of areas. Among those, puttingundue stress on histories of ceramics and metal craft is considered the mosturgent problem that needs improving in order to paint the whole picture ofKorean art history as well as the reality of existing particulars but generals and torestore historical facts. The rest of the areas beyond ceramics and metal craft havebeen the subjects of study even less one time for the last 60 years of research. Ifleft unchecked, the situation can be even worse including the possibility ofdiminishing research environment. Along with the process of forming the art history, the climate of consideringthe ancient times as the period of classic, valuing it as an important subject ofstudy and viewing comparatively the post- Joseon Dynasty period based on theancient times shows the limitations influenced by Japans historical views thatlowered the stature of Joseon Dynasty so as to build the cause of its colonial rule.If the problems stem from the viewpoint of orientalism, there is no time to waste. Above of all, establishing original paradigm in the history of Korean craftshould be considered first. Comprehensive recognition of art should also be triedby nurturing the study areas focusing on materials, changing the single-track trendof studying the history of craft and engaging and communicating with relatedstudies. This presumption cannot be denied as various aspects of the history of404craft are closely interlinked. For this, it is cross joint and interests among detailedmajors in the same areas as well as among genres in the history of art that areneeded.