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Andrea Palladio
Villa Rotonda, near Vicenza, Italy, by Andrea Palladio, 1550–51.
Andrea Palladio redesigned the Basilica in Vicenza—which served as the city's town hall—beginning in 1549. His design is particularly noted for its extensive use of the Palladian motif, a three-part opening consisting of a large, arched central section flanked by two narrower, shorter sections with square tops.123
This architectural feature, also known as the Serlian motif or Serliana, became a hallmark of Palladio's work on the building. By incorporating these openings, Palladio demonstrated his mastery of neo-antique formulas, transforming the structure into one of the most notable examples of his architectural legacy in Vicenza.312