Another point of this article which really interested me was the section which introduced the idea of Guy as a childlike man. His curiosity about art, and it's purpose and meaning, suggested to Baudelaire that he was a man who had not lost the wonder of childhood. As someone who loves children, and has worked as a teacher and swim instructor for a day care, I constantly notice and envy the creativity and curiosity of children. I think it is a wonderful thing to have your art portray a child like enthusiasm for the world around you, and that analogy really drew me in to the reading, and allowed me to connect with Baudelaire.
The last point that I let my mind wander on, and explore at length was the seemingly unavoidable difference between the artist and the man of the world. It is my opinion that, for the most part, all or most artists strive to be people of the world, to understand not only what is going on right outside their door, but also throughout the globe. I know many people feel that the more life experience, knowledge and information you allow yourself to receive from the world, the more you'll be able to put back out for the world to see within your art. I am one of these people. I believe a well informed artist is one with whom more people can connect, and appreciate. Though most feelings and phases are universal, it can become boring subject matter, hit too close to home, or mearly just fall flat, while
