The art of determining the character of another by the resemblances and differences between his face and our own, which is the standard of excellence. "There is no art," says Shakespeare, foolish man, "To read the mind's construction in the face." The physiognomists his portrait scan, And say: "How little wisdom here we trace! He knew his face disclosed his mind and heart, So, in his own defence, denied our art." Lavatar Shunk
The art and science of discovering the predominant temper, and other characteristic qualities of the mind, by the outward appearance, especially by the features of the face.
The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character.
The art telling fortunes by inspection of the features.
Using facial features as a means of character analysis.
The general outward appearance of a plant community, determined by the life forms of the dominant species, e.g., grassland, forest, tundra.
Is a pseudoscience based upon the belief that the study and judgement of a person's outer appearance, primarily the face, reflects their character or personality. Up until the time of English King Henry VIII, its validity was so widely assumed that it was taught in universities and was an everyday concept that had developed into a regular Middle English word spelled fisnamy or visnomy.
The ancient art of judging character and disposition from the features of the face or the form and lineaments of the body.
The study of facial features
The study of personality by appearance. (G. physi, nature + gnomon, interpreter).
The attempt to establish character or other thoughts about people by examining their outward appearance.
the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
is the study of character analysis through physical features.
Character analysis through physical appearance of the features.
Physiognomy (Gk. physis, nature and gnomon, judge, interpreter) is a theory and a folk science based upon the idea that the study and judgement of a person's outer appearance, primarily the face, may give insights into their character or personality. The term physiognomy is also used to refer to the general appearance of a person, object, or terrain, without reference to its underlying or scientific characteristics. This article will deal with the theory of character evaluation.