In the field of culture and art, including poetics, standards have been recognized as an obstruction of
diversity by imposing uniformity and conformity. In addition, discussions have been limited to collective
identity and representative diversity. This stems from misunderstanding about standards. Therefore, in this
paper I consider the right understanding about standards and the relationship between standards and
diversity. First, I examine the recognition of standards and diversity in the field of culture and arts.
Second, I point out the errors and suggest the right definition and understanding of standards and the
correct relationship between standards and diversity focused on poetics. As a result of analysis, the
argument of this article is as follows: Standards do not aim only for uniformity and conformity, but
contribute as minimum criteria or fundamental requirements also to creating better activities and works.
Further they promote individual identity and expressive diversity over collective identity and representative
diversity. Therefore standards are not antagonistic to diversity but promote qualitative diversity and diversify
diversity more.