The Human Face As Expressive Of Character & Disposition

"The Human Face As Expressive Of Character & Disposition" explores the art and science of physiognomy, the practice of assessing a person's character or personality from their outer appearance, especially the face. R. Dimsdale Stocker delves into the historical and theoretical underpinnings of this once-popular discipline, examining how facial features were believed to reveal inner traits and dispositions. This book offers insights into the social and cultural contexts in which physiognomy ...