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Theatrum Orbi by Robert Fludd
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Theatrum Orbi by Robert Fludd
The Bookworm (c. 1850) by Carl Spitzweg
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The Bookworm (c. 1850) by Carl Spitzweg

"All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone." --Blaise Pascal


"I have undertaken and completed a forty-two day journey around my room."--A Journey Around My Room (1794) by Xavier de Maistre

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A room, in architecture, is any distinguishable space within a structure. Most typically a room is separated by interior walls from other spaces or passageways; moreover, it is separated by an exterior wall from outdoor areas, sometimes with a door.

Historical room types

In early structures, diverse room types could be identified to include bedrooms, kitchens, bathing rooms, reception rooms and other specialized uses.

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