Quality is decided by the depth at which the work incorporates the alternatives within itself, and so masters them

Quality is decided by the depth at which the work incorporates the alternatives within itself, and so masters them

The quote “Quality is decided by the depth at which the work incorporates the alternatives within itself, and so masters them” by Theodor Adorno encapsulates his belief in the importance of complexity and depth in artistic works. Adorno, a German philosopher and sociologist, was a prominent figure in the Frankfurt School of critical theory, which sought to analyze and critique the cultural and social conditions of modern society.