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List Of Royal Societies
This is a list of Royal Societies listed alphabetically with the date of founding: UK and Ireland *Royal Academy, founded 1768 *Royal Aeronautical Society 1866 *Royal African Society 1968 *Royal Anthropological Institute 1871 *Royal Asiatic Society 1823 *Royal Astronomical Society 1820 *Royal Bath and West of England Society 1777 *Royal Birmingham Society of Artists 1868 *Royal British Society of Sculptors 1904 *Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society 1832 *Royal Dublin Society 1731 *Royal Economic Society 1902 *Royal Entomological Society 1833 *Royal Geographical Society 1830 *Royal Geological Society of Cornwall 1814 *Royal Geological Society of Ireland 1831 – 1934 *Royal Historical Society 1868 *Royal Horticultural Society 1804 and 1861 *Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland 1816 *Royal Institute of British Architects 1834 *Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors 1881 *Royal Institution of Naval Architects 1860 *Royal Irish Academy 1785 *Royal Medical Society 1773 *Royal Meteor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Academy
The Royal Academy of Arts (RA) is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly in London. Founded in 1768, it has a unique position as an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects. Its purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and appreciation of the visual arts through exhibitions, education and debate. History The origin of the Royal Academy of Arts lies in an attempt in 1755 by members of the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, principally the sculptor Henry Cheere, to found an autonomous academy of arts. Prior to this a number of artists were members of the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, including Cheere and William Hogarth, or were involved in small-scale private art academies, such as the St Martin's Lane Academy. Although Cheere's attempt failed, the eventual charter, called an 'Instrument', used to establish the Royal Academy of Arts over a decad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
