This study aims to examine the interactive processes between textbook compilation and reviewing, as well as the important issues emerged from the review of high school art textbooks of Grade 1-12 Curriculum. Regarding the discussions on the reviewing documents as well as the formation of disputes, what are the commonalities and differences over these disputes? And whether the review of textbooks can help develop a competency-based textbook? What is the viewpoint from the editors? Based on the research findings, put forward the important issues on the review of high school art textbooks which to what degree influencer the competency-based curriculum transformation.