Method of restoring paintings

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• The method of restoring paintings according to claim 1, wherein the image data acquisition step is preceded by a step of flattening the painting.

3:

• The method of restoring paintings according to claim 1, wherein the image data acquisition step is preceded by a step of cleaning the image surface of the painting by removing dirt and the like.

4:

• The method of restoring paintings according to claim 1, wherein the digital restoration data includes full image surface restoration data that digitally restores the entire image surface of the painting.

5:

• The method of restoring paintings according to claim 4, wherein the full image surface restoration data is obtained by performing contour blurring processing after the full image surface digital restoration.

6:

• The method of restoring paintings according to claim 4, wherein the full image surface restoration data is obtained by subjecting to a color lightening process the data in which the damaged part and/or flakes of the deteriorated part have been digitally restored.

7:

• The method of restoring paintings according to claim 1, wherein the painting has a deteriorated part where a loss or damage has occurred, and the said digital restoration data includes damaged part restoration data for supplementing the said loss or damage.

8:

• The method of restoring paintings according to claim 7, wherein the said damaged part restoration data is obtained by subjecting to a color lightening process the data in which digital restoration of the damage to or loss of the deteriorated part has been carried out.

9:

• The method of restoring paintings according to claim 1, wherein the lamination is carried out by means of an adhesive layer formed by applying an adhesive.

10:

• The method of restoring paintings according to claim 1, wherein the lamination is carried out without using an adhesive layer formed by applying an adhesive.