The 120-cell is a four-dimensional shape composed of 120 dodecahedral cells. It is one of the six regular convex 4-polytopes and has some of the most beautiful patterns and symmetries.
4-polytopes cannot be seen in three-dimensional space due to their extra dimension, but there are several techniques that can be used to “project” 4-polytopes into three-dimensional space. This study uses the cell-centered stereographic projection method, chosen for the interesting aesthetic appearance.
While these three-dimensional shapes have curved faces and edges of various lengths, it is interesting to imagine that in four-dimensional space, the faces are flat, and the edges are straight and identical in length.
In this 120-cell study, select cells have been removed to allow maximal viewing of the various cells, including the center cell. The outer “shell” of cells has been removed to allow better visualization of the inner cells, and because their relative size is so large compared to the inner cells.
See here for more related 120 Cell projects: 120 Cell Study: https://thangs.com/mythangs/file/63695 120 Cell Rings: https://thangs.com/mythangs/file/63697 120 Cell Polychora Planter: https://thangs.com/mythangs/file/64633 120 Cell Sculpture: Two Solid Rings: https://thangs.com/mythangs/file/64702 120 Cell Sculpture: Six Intertwining Rings: https://thangs.com/mythangs/file/63899 120 Cell Sculpture: Two Intertwining Rings: https://thangs.com/mythangs/file/64700 120 Cell Platter: https://thangs.com/mythangs/file/26199