In an interview for Czechast, he reflects on Baroque art, Charles Bridge, collective memory and why modern generations are beginning to see Czech history differently. But according to Czech art historian Vít Vlnas, paintings, sculptures, monuments and historic buildings can sometimes reveal even more about a society than written documents. Monuments mirror changing memoriesThe same principle applies to public monuments. They compare Czech history with European history, and perhaps most importantly, they have fewer prejudices than our generation did." Asked where visitors should begin if they want to understand Czech history through art, Vít Vlnas gives an answer that may surprise many tourists.