Question on Reading: Shock of the New

Since the Eiffel Tower was public art, everyone could see it from any point in the city and perceive the relation that was starting to appear between art and engineering. Can it be said that the Eiffel Tower became such an important symbol because it was available to everyone?  Also, at what point was new technology or engineering be considered art?

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