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Giambattista della Porta, Physiognomy,1586

Physiognomy, or the notion that a person's temperament and character can be deduced from the shape of his or her face or body, was first proposed by Classical Greek philosophers and physicians. Giambattista della Porta (1535 - February 4, 1615) was an Italian scholar, polymath and playwright. His work, De humana physiognomonia, published in 1586, attempted to make a strong case for physiognomy, and contained numerous illustrations.
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Giambattista della Porta, Physiognomy,1586
Physiognomy, or the notion that a person's temperament and character can be deduced from the shape of his or her face or body, was first proposed by Classical Greek philosophers and physicians. Giambattista della Porta (1535 - February 4, 1615) was an Italian scholar, polymath and playwright. His work, De humana physiognomonia, published in 1586, attempted to make a strong case for physiognomy, and contained numerous illustrations.
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