Why does the figure in Branded look like it does?
A) because it is idealized and perfect, like a Greek goddess
B) because it confronts, even exaggerates, the imperfections of reality
C) because the woman in the picture ate nothing but jelly donuts for a year
D) because the artist was a medical student
E) because the artist's favorite color is blue

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The figure in Branded looks like it does because it confronts, even exaggerates, the imperfections of reality. The artwork depicts a woman's body with branding markings to critique society's obsession with beauty standards and the measures people go through to achieve them. The exaggeration of imperfections serves as a commentary on the unrealistic beauty standards imposed on women.

Why Does the Figure in Branded Look Like It Does