a related-though not as ancient-art is phrenology,the study of the bumps on the head. phrenologists have identified 40 bumps of various shapes and sizes on the human head. thay"read"thesebumps to identify a person's talents and character. for example, a bump between the nose and forehead is said to be present in people who have natural elegance and a love of beauty. a bump behind the curve of the ear is the sign of a courageous and adventurousperson