Challenge

Build Johnson Solids

Models of Johnson Solids in the Smithsonian Museam
Models of Johnson Solids in the Smithsonian Museam

Build convex polyhedra with regular polygonal faces.

  • What are Johnson Solids and how are they related to Platonic and Archimedean Solids?
  • How many Johnson solids are there? How can you prove there are no more?
  • What is a near-miss Johnson solid? How many are there?
  • What are some ways to systematically name and classify Johnson Solids?
  • What is your favorite shape? What does it remind you of? What sort of character does it have? How does different setting, lighting and view points affect its appearance and personality?

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