The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-16
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From the New 10rk recorder.
70 The art of counterfeiting facial ex-
preston is as old as the fact itself but it
remained for a modern French scientist
to discover how permanent results may
be obtained and to place the art upon
scientific basis. AS explained by the new
science, there are. in addition to the bone
and framework, three chief anatomical
factors in the facial expression. These
are the skin, the cushion of fat which
contains the numerous blood vessels and
the facial muscles. The nerve supply re-
ceives impulses from the fifth Uranium
nerve. The blood vessels are under the
control of the sympathetic system and
the muscles which have to do with the
expression of the face receive impulses
from the brain. The numerous muscular
tissues of the face are, of course, con-
trolled by Geographic nerve fibers, and
the connection between the muscles of
expression and the emotional centers in
the brain is a very close one. The ex-
preston of the face Is always more or
less Independent of the WILL and this ac-
counts for the fact that so few men are
able to lie successfully without betray-
ing themselves.
Static physiognomy," which Is the
name given to the new science, treats of
the theory of habitual expression when
the countenance is at rest. In short, this
science is based upon the theory that ev-
cry emotion, however slight, sends dis
tinct impulse to the proper muscles of
the fact at all times. This means. of
course, that even the most minute SEN
sation has its direct influence upon the
appearance of the face. The expression
and even the general arrangement of
features accommodate themselves to the
influence of these millions of Geographic
nerve dispatches.
1t will be seen, therefore, that facial
expression may be readily acquired by
merely sending a sufficient number of
these little nerve kilograms to the mus
cles of the face. Ordinarily these dis
patches are being constantly and uncon-
sciously sent to govern the important
muscles. If, however, one will systemat-
ically originate these curious little de-
mands and will carry on this exercise
regularly and intelligently the face will
gradually assume a fixed expression,
which in time becomes quite mechanical.
In other words, the muscles of the face
which determine ones expression may be
developed by proper exercise as certainly
as the muscles of the legs or arms
The new science goes a step further
and prescribes just what lessons must
be conned in order to produce a particu-
lar type of face. There is nothing mys-
FERROUS nor unscientific in this. Physlog-
nomists long ago discovered that any
long continued dominant emotion on the
face or set of experiences produces a
characteristic expression. The most ia
miliar example of this is the fact that
men of the same vocation in life have
similar expressions. This is true of near
ly all trades and professions. Physiog-
nomists are, for example, able at once to
recognize what is known as the cob |
bler's visage." There is a sailors visage |
a clergyman's face, and everybody is
able to recognize the curious cast of |
NJ a
In analyzing these typical faces or ex-
pressions, IL is discovered that each has |
some very characteristic feature which |
may be readily accounted for. The cler- /
ical face is characterized by a certain in |
dication of authority. of the thin-Iipped /
kind. and a dignified sense of the sane /
tity of his office. Physicians have what /
is known as the doctors jaw and mouth.
The doctors eye is at once vigilant and /
while the general expression /
of his face suggests fund of untapped /
wisdom. The typical lawyers counte-'
nance is confident. with a bouncing, alert
ness of the eye. The sea captain ex-
presses authority and power in the eve 4
and the easily set mouth. The horse
mans face. on the other hand, shows
in the mouth. and the soldiers
In the mouth and the eye. These various
types. which are so readily recognized. II
ray therefore be seen. are the direct out
ccme of certain emotions and experiences
which are characteristic OF various occu-
pations.
In order to acquire a particular type of
facial expression. IL is necessary 10 I'M
ierstand just what are the emotions and
impulses experienced by the man whose
face is TO be initiated. In order to pro-
luce a complete transformation OF a
mans facial expression. il Is necessary TO
AIRY on these curious exercises for a pc
lodi =aarfrf -
ng even slight knowledge Of physiog-
lomy can devise these muscular exer-
Uses. II is necessary. the disciples OF the
new science teach. 10 find out first Of all