Essays on the anatomy and philosophy of expression (1893)
Bell, Charles, Sir, 1774-1842 · London : G. Bell · leaf 44
28 PROPORTIONS OF THE HEAD AND FACE. is distinguishable in every part, — in each feature, as well as in the whole head. We must assume a new principle, and it is this — that in the face there is a character of nobleness observ- able, depending on the development of certain organs which indicate the… … in the character of the brute : that the fully developed nose indicates the grovelling propensities, and the ex- tended mouth, the ferocity of the lower animals. Let us correct this misconception by considering the pro- perties or uses of the mouth. It is for feeding cer- tainly, but it is also for…
Expression · Anatomy, Artistic · Emotions in art · Facial expression in art
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