The Vairocana Buddha is not the historical Buddha.The Tang sculptors have created a serenely majestic figure of the Buddha.The smooth planes emphasize the figure's massive volume;the folds of his robes fall in a few concentric arcs.Therefore,it can be said surface detail has been repressed and replaced with which of the following?

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The description of the Vairocana Buddha's sculpture emphasizes its "massive volume" and "monumental simplicity," suggesting that the sculptors intentionally repressed surface detail in favor of creating a powerful, imposing form. Therefore, the best choice is D) Monumental simplicity.

The Vairocana Buddha Is Not the Historical Buddha