the Royal Academy
noun /ðə ˌrɔɪəl əˈkædəmi/
/ðə ˌrɔɪəl əˈkædəmi/
(also the Royal Academy of Arts)
[singular]- a British organization whose members are famous artists. Its building in London contains an art school and space for exhibitions.
（英国）皇家美术院（成员为著名艺术家，在伦敦设有艺术学校和展厅） CultureThe Royal Academy was formed in 1768 to encourage the arts of painting, sculpture and architecture in Britain. Its first president was Joshua Reynolds. The Academy's buildings at Burlington House, London, contain an art school and a number of galleries, where a popular exhibition is held every summer showing work sent in by the public. Members of the Academy, who are important artists, can put the letters RA after their names.see also the Royal College of Art, the Royal Scottish Academy, the Royal Society of Arts