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12.1.7. FACIAL FEATURES
12.1.7. FACIAL FEATURES
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These represent an important branch of physiognomy, especially when studied from the profile. In the early days, faces were often likened to those of birds and animals, with any resemblances being classed as corresponding attributes. Thus a leonine expression would mean greatness and majesty, a fox-like face would denote cunning; and so on.
This has been supplanted by a form of profile study which can be covered with three over-all types: the convex, the plane, and the concave. These are sometimes seen in their complete form; but more often, there is some mingling of the component parts, so a person may have a plane forehead, a convex nose, a concave chin.
The simplest way to study profiles is to take each in turn, giving its full significance, then defining each part in brief. From this, it is possible to compose a complete list of profile traits for each individual.
12.1.6. WIDE AND NARROW HEADS
12.1.6. WIDE AND NARROW HEADS
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Width – or narrowness – of the head can be effectively gauged from the back and the resultant findings applied to the types just listed.
An average, well-balanced head – which can be judged by its proportions — usually shows a general conformity to the types as given. This width is measured on a cross line just above the ears, which corresponds approximately to the temples, when noted in a front view.
Wideness shows an energetic mind and is something of the mark of the extrovert, who is anxious to enter into many affairs.
With Type A, round, this accentuates the natural aggressiveness of the individual, particularly when the wide head is proportionately low. It shows a querulous disposition; a habitual annoyance over small things.
With Type B, square, width combined with squareness produces a challenging disposition. Antagonism towards any suggestions may result.
With Type C, pointed, wideness usually broadens the individual’s outlook, enabling him to drop the superficial attitude common to the pointed head.
