Anzac Square analysis

Analysis of Anzac Square

In this essay I am going to apply the analytical concepts of Text and Culture to the war memorial of Anzac Square in Brisbane. In doing this I would like to depict the representative qualities of the Square itself and the various memorials within it, and the landscape of the Square and its surroundings. I will analyse what it is they symbolize and signify, and the signs and features that achieve these representations.

I would like to start by looking at the landscape of Anzac Square- not only of the Square itself but also of the immediate surrounding area. It is situated in Brisbane’s Central Business District, so the circum-textual framework of Anzac Square consists of high- rise buildings and the hustle and bustle of busy city life. It s directly opposite Central Station on Ann Street, so many commuters pass by it. The significance of this is that the park is visible to many people, who while going about their busy lives should be reminded that what t...