Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
  1.1 Background and Context
  1.2 Research Objectives
  1.3 Significance of the Study
  1.4 Scope and Limitations
  1.5 Methodology

2. The Symbolism of Animals in Ancient Civilizations
  2.1 Mesopotamian Art
  2.2 Egyptian Art
  2.3 Greek and Roman Art
  2.4 Indigenous Art Traditions

3. Animal Symbolism in Eastern Art
  3.1 Chinese Art
  3.2 Japanese Art
  3.3 Indian Art
  3.4 Buddhist and Hindu Iconography

4. Animal Motifs in Western Art
  4.1 Medieval Bestiaries
  4.2 Renaissance Art
  4.3 Baroque and Rococo Art
  4.4 Modern and Contemporary Art Movements

5. Comparative Analysis of Animal Symbolism
  5.1 Common Themes and Motifs
  5.2 Cultural Variations and Interpretations
  5.3 Evolution of Symbolic Meanings
  5.4 Influence of Globalization on Animal Symbolism

6. Conclusion
  6.1 Summary of Findings
  6.2 Implications for Art History and Cultural Studies
  6.3 Suggestions for Future Research

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