Facial Profiles
Vertical Profile
(Balanced) one in which the forehead, upper lip and chin project equally to an imaginary vertical line.
How is the forehead described in a facial profile?
By its direction from the eyebrow upward
How is the chin described in a facial profile?
By its relationship to the upper lip
What is the least common facial profile?
Concave
Least common facial profile
Concave profile
The forehead protrudes and the chin is vertical
Convace - Verticle
Most common facial profile
Convex profile
Convex Profile
Forehead and chin both recede. Most common.
Convex - Concave
Forehead receded and chin protrudes
What are the factors which influence the type of head shape?
Length, width, degree of curvature
What is the total number for the basic facial profiles and their variations?
Nine
How many types of head shapes are there from the front view of the head?
Seven
How many variations of the basic forms are there for a facial profile?
Six
Vertical-Concave
The forehead is vertical and the chin protrudes
Vertical-Convex
The forehead is vertical and the chin recedes
Concave-Convex
The forehead protrudes & the chin recedes
Concave-Vertical
The forehead protrudes and the chin is vertical
Convex-Vertical
The forehead recedes and the chin is vertical
What do the facial profiles denote?
The relationship of the forehead to the upper lip & chin
How many basic forms are there for a facial profile?
Three
What is the least common geometric form of the head?
Triangular
The term concave refers to:
a protruding feature
The term convex refers to:
a receding feature
Importance of form—Nose:
all angles of view matter; dominant feature; accurate size and form essential
Importance of form—Ears:
exhibit greatest differences in position, form, and size of paired features
Concave profile
forehead and chin protrude; least common profile type
Importance of form—Mouth:
most prominent feature; 3 points of gentle curvature; 5 features of expression
The most common frontal view head shape is
oval
Infinite frontal head view
round
Importance of form—Cheeks:
should be convex at all angles/views; not supported by bony structures; more susceptible to change
Importance of form—Eyelids:
top eyelid should abut with lower lid at the lower 1/3 of the eye; no over-lapping
The least common frontal head view
triangular
