royal academy of arts

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Definition of royal academy of arts in English English dictionary

Britain's national academy of art. It was founded in 1768 by George III. Its first president (1768-92) was Joshua Reynolds. The number of its members, who are selected by members and associates, is fixed at 40; members' names are frequently followed by the initials R.A. ("Royal Academician"). Its galleries contain works by such former members as Thomas Gainsborough and J.M.W. Turner. The academy opened a new wing, the Sackler Galleries, in 1991

Hyphenation

Roy·al a·cad·e·my of arts

Turkish pronunciation

royıl ıkädımi ıv ärts

Pronunciation

/ˈroiəl əˈkadəmē əv ˈärts/ /ˈrɔɪəl əˈkædəmiː əv ˈɑːrts/