In Renaissance interiors, complete the blanks: Unity becomes important; Left to artisans; ______ surface decoration and sparse furnishings; Regular and ______.

• A. Austere; Simple
• B. Ornate; Curved
• C. Lavish surface decoration and sparse furnishings; Regular and rectangular
• D. Minimal; Plain

Answer: (C)

This item shows how Renaissance interiors achieve unity through proportion and classical order, while balancing rich wall surface with restrained furnishings. In this period, craftsmen could contribute ornate details, but within a single harmonious plan, so the space feels coherent rather than cluttered. The best completion describes lavish surface decoration on walls and ceilings paired with sparse furnishings, and a layout that is regular and rectangular. This mirrors the Renaissance aim of visual richness that supports an orderly, rectilinear geometry—ornament on flat surfaces, economy of furniture, and clear axial symmetry. The other choices clash with Renaissance ideals: the idea of austere or minimalist decoration contradicts the evident wall ornament; curved forms misalign with the emphasis on regular, rectilinear geometry; and “plain” or “minimal” furnishings fails to capture the celebrated decorative surface work of the era.