Baroque pieces feature what aspect?

• A. Inlay
• B. Veneer
• C. Marquetry
• D. Surface Decoration

Answer: (D)

Baroque design is defined by lavish surface decoration. The style aims for drama and abundance of ornament on every visible surface—gilded and painted surfaces, sculpted plaster or woodwork, bold moldings, and richly decorated furniture and walls. This outward, all-encompassing ornament creates the opulent and dynamic look characteristic of Baroque interiors.

Techniques like inlay, veneer, and marquetry are methods to decorate surfaces, but they’re specific processes rather than the defining feature of Baroque. The defining trait is the extensive, dramatic decoration applied to surfaces overall, which is why surface decoration is the best choice.