Pointy Elf Ears? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lostgaeriel · 01-16-2002, 07:41 PM

OK, this is driving me crazy! Where did Tolkien describe Elf (and Hobbit) EARS as being pointy?

I understand the film using this as a visual device to distinguish Elves from Men, etc. But a lot of fan and professional artwork also shows the pointy ears. Is this based on JRRT's drawings? Or is it just an aesthetic that I don't understand? Are pointy ears more "fair" than rounded ears?

I'm working on some drawings and want to be as accurate on the details that are set by JRRT.

01-16-2002, 07:41 PM	#1
Lostgaeriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto the Good Posts: 477	Pointy Elf Ears? OK, this is driving me crazy! Where did Tolkien describe Elf (and Hobbit) EARS as being pointy? I understand the film using this as a visual device to distinguish Elves from Men, etc. But a lot of fan and professional artwork also shows the pointy ears. Is this based on JRRT's drawings? Or is it just an aesthetic that I don't understand? Are pointy ears more "fair" than rounded ears? I'm working on some drawings and want to be as accurate on the details that are set by JRRT. __________________ Elen síla lúmenn’ omentielvo, a star shines on the hour of our meeting.