There are so many interesting shapes, textures, lines and colors in animal motifs. In this book, you will find clear and clear illustrations that will help you create your own works, as well as teach you a lot and become a source of inspiration. All illustrations accurately convey the manner and sensations that characterize the style to which they belong. You will go on an exciting journey through time and explore a wide variety of historical design styles dating back to the Stone Age, ancient cultures of Mesopotamia, Eurasia, Asia, Europe and both Americas, get acquainted with medieval and Islamic cultures. At the end of the trip, directions in the art of the XX century will be presented to your attention. In each chapter you will find images of animals specific to a particular culture. This will greatly help art students who want to find out when this or that animal was first depicted.