The Division of Art and Crafts Studies handles a variety of academic projects designed to establish an academic foundation for Korean art history through systematic research and studies about important cultural heritage related to Korean arts and crafts which are scattered at home and abroad. It also collects and provides relevant data concerning the preservation and management of traditional art. These projects include comprehensive academic research on the royal tombs of the Joseon Dynasty, academic research about the designation of movable cultural heritage, compilation of a biographical dictionary of Korean calligraphers and artists, recording of traditional Korean patterns, and research on Korean artifacts in foreign countries. The outcomes of these projects are published in the form of academic books by subject area and provided for general use on Internet sites.