Page Summary:

The text is a table of contents from a historical book, listing various topics related to human figures and artistic design. It covers aspects such as facial expressions, nerve functions, and the interactions between body and soul. The topics suggest a detailed exploration of the anatomy and aesthetic considerations relevant to artists.

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English Translation of this page:

Introduction.
What eyebrows can express in the mines and passions of the face. 322
Mathematical facial configuration. 229
Wrestlers find many choices in the inclinations of their art. 46

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Ancient customs in bathing and washing. 30
Nerves in their function within muscle movement. 297
The soul should also be considered within human studies. 337
The seat where the soul seems to reside in humans. 356
How the soul gains knowledge from things that appear in the senses. 361
How the soul perceives according to the direction to which objects are turned. 366
How soul and body work upon each other. 371.
How perceptions occur. 362.
Silk dishes from the head bone: 389.

Translation Notes:

- "Ziel" is translated as "soul," but can also mean "mind" or "spirit" depending on the context.
- "Wiskundige Tronie-stelling" refers to a geometrical or calculated arrangement of facial features.

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