physiognomy and Le Brun

Physiognomy is a theory based on the idea that by looking at a person's outside appearance, especially facial features, we can determine the inner trait, peronality and characteristics of that person. http://face-and-emotion.com
It is an ancient idea first appeared in 5th century Athens.

In 1806, Charles Le Brun created a series of comparative drawings of human and animal faces depicting the physiognomy theory.








Le Brun's System on Physiognomy has a detailed breakdown of Le Brun's work.

He studied the lines relating different facial features belonged to both humans and animals. He then correlated humans with animal charateristics through comparing the lines.

He believed that if a human's face resembled an animal, he or she would have the same character traits of that type of animal. For example, one who looked like a lion would have that fierce quality.
Should the animal-human hybrids that I am creating have the exact same personalities that are usually associated with that specific animal?

The drawings of human heads are extremely well qualified examples of how humans would look with animal characteristics. Although they are not distinct illustrations of animal-human hybrids, they can be used as references.

Le Brun's works are still drawings of humans. Thus I will be more focused on the steps in between the human drawings and the animal drawing. Textures such as scales and furs will be a very important aspect of my characters. I will also consider the entire body instead of only the head.