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Antique Framed Print : Phrenology bust by L. N. Fowler
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Phrenology bust by L. N. Fowler
Phrenology bust by L.N. Fowler. Phrenology was a popular pseudoscience of the nineteenth century. The basis for the theory lay in a misplaced belief that a persons character and mental faculties effected the shape of their head. It was thought that this was because the skull became modified over the different functional areas of the cortex of the brain. Practitioners of the technique claimed that they could read a person, that is assess their personality, by feeling the bumps on their head. In this bust, a wide range of personality traits are mapped across the various bones that comprise the skull
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Historical Image Phrenology Quack Treatment Quackery Fowler
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.1cm x 24.4cm (6.7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases a Phrenology bust created by L. N. Fowler, providing us with a glimpse into the intriguing world of nineteenth-century pseudoscience. Phrenology was an immensely popular yet misguided belief system that claimed a person's character and mental abilities could be determined by examining the shape of their head. According to this theory, different areas of the brain's cortex would modify the skull, thus revealing distinct personality traits. In this meticulously crafted bust, we witness an intricate mapping of various personality traits across the bones comprising the skull. Each bump on the head supposedly held clues about an individual's disposition and capabilities. Practitioners of this controversial technique boasted that they could decipher one's entire persona simply by feeling these bumps. However, history has labeled phrenology as medical charlatanism and quackery due to its lack of scientific basis. Nevertheless, this image serves as a reminder of how far our understanding of human psychology has come since then. Science Photo Library presents us with not only a historical artifact but also prompts contemplation on humanity's quest for knowledge throughout time. It is fascinating to observe how even flawed theories like phrenology played significant roles in shaping our understanding of ourselves and our minds.
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