Zes veelvlakken met een dodecaëder als uitgangspunt 1568

Jost Amman made this print of polyhedra with an emphasis on the dodecahedron. Note how the dodecahedron, a twelve-faced Platonic solid, serves as the basis for these complex geometric forms. In antiquity, Plato himself associated the dodecahedron with the cosmos, considering it the shape that encapsulated the universe. This idea echoes through the ages, reappearing in Kepler's models of the solar system, where geometric solids, including the dodecahedron, dictate the orbits of planets. The motif of geometric perfection takes on new meanings, evolving into symbols of order and harmony. But let us consider the psychological aspect. Geometry, with its demand for precision, perhaps represents an attempt to understand and control the chaotic aspects of existence. These shapes become a vessel for our subconscious desire for structure. The cyclical nature of this symbol is clear; from ancient philosophy to Renaissance science, geometry resurfaces as a fundamental tool for making sense of the world.