In this exploratory essay, generously prefaced by Moldavian author Ecaterina FOGHEL, the author demonstrates the paradoxical relationships that condition the maintenance of civilization at its highest level of expertise.He illustrates his point by recounting the growth, decline and attempts at renewal of a Cevennes town through its culture and street arts, which alert us.How can we avoid the evolutionary impasses of a de-Arts-ticulated Humanity?In conclusion, he throws us a lifeline.