Painting in ancient Egypt never rose to be considered an independent art, usually serving as an accessory to architecture, sculpture, and relief work, where pharaohs and gods were consistently depicted as larger than human figures. Wisdom literature from ancient Egypt encouraged men to treat their wives well. Some of the oldest literary arts from ancient Egypt included hymns, prayers, proverbs, and folktales like the Story of Sinuhe. Architecture was considered one of the noblest ancient Egyptian arts, combining impressive mass, beauty, and functionality, beginning with tomb construction and home decoration.