Seenthesis: Visual Literacy Through Singapore Photography

Seenthesis: Visual Literacy through Singapore Photography is an attempt to put together a resource book that provides educators and general public on the fundamental overview on photography and the contemporary approaches illustrated by over 100 works by 32 Singaporean/Singapore-based Artists. Providing context to the works are concise essays on the history and theory of photography as well as a timeline on the social history of photography in Singapore.

Different ideas and approaches to photography outlined in this publication: Documentary, Typologies, Staging and the Art of Mise En Scenes, Found and Archival Materials and Multidisciplinary.

Each sub-chapter is accompanied by a concise writeup on the approach, theory and technique. Different bodies of work by Singapore photographers provide vivid example to each chapter. 

Suggested Classroom Activities 
At the end of each chapter are suggested classroom activities which school educators could carry out to inspire and to encourage photographic creation by students. 

Context & Information 
A timeline table on the photography culture in Singapore between 1950s to 90s. 
Suggested reading materials, glossary page and a list of photographic works for more reference. 

Photographic works are kindly contributed by the following artists: Abednego Trianto, Alecia Neo, Ang Song Nian, Benjamin “Ziggy” Lee, Charmaine Poh, Chia Aik Beng, Chow and Lin, Chua Chye Teck, Darren Soh, Geraldine Kang, Hu Qiren, Jing Quek, John Clang, Kamarulzaman Bin Mohamed Sapiee, Kevin WY Lee, Lavender Chang, Liana Yang, Liu Ying, Marvin Tang, Mintio, Nguan, Robert Zhao Renhui, Sarah Choo Jing, Sean Lee, Sebastian Mary Tay, Sim Chi Yin, Tan Peiling, Tristan Cai, Wilfred Lim, Woong Soak Teng, Zakaria Zainal, and Zen Teh Shi Wei.

Researcher / Writer: Guo Yixiu and Kong Yen Lin
Editor: Guo Yixui and Gwen Lee
Published by DECK Singapore
Designed by Do Not Design

18.5cm x 26cm
238 pages
Softcover with PVC Jacket