The document summarizes key works of ancient art from the Paleolithic era through the Persian empire, including their origins, materials, styles, and symbolic meanings. It describes the Woman of Willendorf as a Paleolithic fertility figure; the Hall of Bulls paintings at Lascaux for their contour lines and most animals being depicted alive; and Stonehenge for its stone circles erected during different building phases related to solstices. It continues summarizing works from Mesopotamia like the Ziggurat of Ur, Uruk Vase depicting rituals, and votive figures; and from the Assyrian and Babylonian empires like the Lamassu guardian figures and Ishtar Gate's gl

1. AP Art History Test 1