Art in early Civilization

All early civilizations- prehistoric, Near Eastern, Egyptian, Aegean, Greek and Roman- attempted to represent the human figure within their art. Within this essay, provide a comprehensive analysis of the similarities and differences in the representations of the human form in these early depictions. Address not only the artistic portrayal of the human body but also how these art forms were significant within the culture in which they were created. Provide specific art work examples (including identifying data, such as titles or source references) throughout your essay.