Why can realistic origami models require many folding steps?

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Red origami crane with outstretched wings and pointed beak, displayed against a solid black background. — origami An origami crane.

Realistic origami models often require many folding steps because they strive for highly accurate representations of their subjects. Unlike minimal styles that focus on capturing the essence of an object through simplicity, realistic designs aim to exhibit the subject's main features, which necessitates the use of advanced techniques and complex folding sequences to achieve that level of detail.1