My initial reaction was one of disgust like some of my classmates. But in trying to be objective, I attempted to analyze the various points from different directions. What I discovered was that most art could be either abusive and offensive or beautiful and adored. This would allow you to make a distinction between art that is offensive and art that is not. The particular art that was hung in the bank lobby could be either depending on what you had been exposed to early in your life.
Different cultures have different ways of expressing themselves and their culture.
As a young man growing up in Dallas Texas, I was never exposed to this kind of art. Now as a young adult, I don't think I would like my wife or daughter exposed to it either. Although I was not shocked or disgusted, I was uncomfortable about it. I think this is because I had no previous knowledge of it. That's also why this class is critical to my education.