Which term describes a large-scale framed narrative decoration?

• A. Fresco
• B. Masonry
• C. Narrative
• D. Illusionism

Answer: (C)

A narrative decoration is used to describe a large-scale wall or ceiling program that presents a sequence of scenes telling a story, often framed within architectural borders. This term specifically captures the storytelling aspect of the decoration across a wide surface, rather than how it was made or what material was used.

Fresco refers to painting on wet plaster, which is a technique, not the idea of a story told across a surface. Masonry denotes the construction material and method of building, not the decorative content. Illusionism describes tricks to make surfaces appear depths or three-dimensional, focusing on visual tricks rather than conveying a narrative sequence.