The module is part of a series of topics in Digital Buddhism (Phenomenology, Iconography, Pedagogy, Technology). It aims to explore digital techniques used in the restoration of Buddhist deities. Module contents include traditional restoration, digital imaging, digital sculpting, and innovative alternative techniques. Students will be guided to understand the different categories of Buddhist deities, the traditional handcraft restoration methods, restoration records review, non-intrusive ways to debug and protect deities, and the principles of reversibility in the restoration process. Advanced optical technology for examining cultural objects will also be introduced in the module. 

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