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indénombrable · nom propre

A proper noun referring to a surname, notably associated with Charles Ives, an American composer known for his innovative use of polytonality, and James Merritt Ives, an American lithographer who partnered with Nathaniel Currier to produce thousands of prints.

• 🇫🇷Nom propre désignant un nom de famille, connu notamment grâce à Charles Ives, compositeur américain célèbre pour son usage novateur de la polytonalité, et à James Merritt Ives, lithographe américain ayant collaboré avec Nathaniel Currier pour créer des milliers de gravures.

1. Charles Ives (composer) C1 formal american art

   An American composer known for his innovative use of polytonality and experimental music techniques.

   • Charles Ives composed many pieces that were ahead of their time.
   • His music often combines multiple keys at once, a technique called polytonality.
   • Ives' work was largely unrecognized until later in his life.

   🇫🇷Charles Ives (compositeur)

2. James Merritt Ives (lithographer) C1 formal american art

   An American lithographer who partnered with Nathaniel Currier to produce the famous 'Currier & Ives' prints.

   • Currier & Ives produced thousands of popular prints in the 19th century.
   • James Merritt Ives managed the business side of the partnership.
   • Their prints depicted scenes of American life and landscapes.

   🇫🇷James Merritt Ives (lithographe)