Physiognomy
Physiognomy from the Greek φύσις physis meaning nature and gnomon meaning judge or interpreter is a practice of assessing a person’s character or personality from their outer appearance—especially the face
illustration in a 19th century book about Physiognomy (on the left: “Utter despair”, and on the right: “Anger mixed with fear”
illustrations in a 19th century book about Physiognomy (on the left: “Utter despair”, and on the right: “Anger mixed with fear”
