Harmonic Analysis of the Human Face

Abstract

Three-cycled Fourier equations are used in representing the frontal and lateral views of the human face. Fourier equations representing the general pattern of a group of individuals can also be obtained. The group pattern then represents the pattern characteristics common to all individuals. Difference in patterns may be represented by the difference between two Fourier equations. In the frontal view, the cosine terms measure the form of symmetry and the sine terms measure the form of asymmetry.