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Giambattista Valli

Capucci was the biggest schooling I had. It wasn't just about the technical knowledge, such as color and volume, but also about the secret rules, and the beautiful codes of respect between the atelier and the master.

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Giambattista Valli is saying that Capucci taught him more than just practical skills like color and volume; he also learned the unspoken traditions and mutual respect that exist between a workshop and its leader. This experience gave him a deep understanding of both the craft and the etiquette involved in their creative relationship.

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