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Turning Irregular Into Monumental
- Palladio transformed an irregular medieval civic hall into a coherent classical façade that reads as monumental yet approachable.
- He used perceptual proportion and layered depth to hide irregularities and make the composition feel harmonious.
Stone Civic Drama In Vicenza
- The Basilica in Vicenza pairs heavy white stone and deep classical detail to create a civic presence like a small-city Colosseum.
- Palladio balances large and small column scales to make the façade monumental yet humanly scaled.
Visiting Feels Different Than Photos
- The hosts describe visiting the basilica and emphasize its physical effect, comparing it to Michelangelo's David for architecture.
- They stress photos can't capture the embodied experience of moving through Palladio's spaces.