A related though not as ancient-art is phrenology. A couple of centuries ago, phrenologists started studying the bumps on the human head. They were able to identify 40 bumps of various shapes and sizes. They "read" these bumps to identify a person's talents and character. For example, a bump between the nose and forehead was said to be present in people who had natural elegance and a love of beauty. A bump behind the curve of the ear was the sign of a courageous and adventurous person