The explanation of the reason of the Greek ideal rule, as to the proportion between the forehead and the other parts of the face.—Ibid.
The explanation of the reason of the Greek ideal rule, as to the profile of the forehead and nose, or as to the direction of the mesial line which they form, and the exposition of Winckelmann’s blunder respecting it.—Ibid.
The explanation of the reason why the Greeks suppressed all great degrees of impassioned expression.—Ibid.
The mere indication of the Greek idealizations as applied to the nutritive and locomotive systems, and the explanation of the latter in the Apollo.—Ibid.
The replies to the objections of Burke and Alison, as to ideal beauty.—Ibid.
The enunciation of the ideal in attitude.—Ibid.
Various views as to the Venus de Medici, the conformation of the nose, and the connexion of odor with love, in animals and plants.—Chapter XIX.
Some remarks on the Venus de Medici.—Ibid.
The pointing out and explanation of various defects in beauty.—Chapter XX.
The pointing out and explanation of various external indications of figure, beauty, mind, habits, and age.—Chapter XXI.