British Archaeological Association
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The British Archaeological Association was founded in 1843; it was established by Charles Roach Smith
. It is aimed at the promotion of the studies of archaeology
, art
and architecture
and the preservation of antiquities. After disagreements arose, it was split into two organizations, the newer one being the British Archaeological Institute. The association's annual publication is The Journal of the British Archaeological Association.
Charles Roach Smith
Charles Roach Smith , FSA, was an English antiquarian and amateur archaeologist who was elected a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London, and the London Numismatic Society. He was a founding member of the British Archaeological Association...
. It is aimed at the promotion of the studies of archaeology
Archaeology
Archaeology, or archeology , is the study of human society, primarily through the recovery and analysis of the material culture and environmental data that they have left behind, which includes artifacts, architecture, biofacts and cultural landscapes...
, art
Art
Art is the product or process of deliberately arranging items in a way that influences and affects one or more of the senses, emotions, and intellect....
and architecture
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
and the preservation of antiquities. After disagreements arose, it was split into two organizations, the newer one being the British Archaeological Institute. The association's annual publication is The Journal of the British Archaeological Association.