| The Step of the Century | |
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| German: Der Jahrhundertschritt | |
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| Artist | Wolfgang Mattheuer |
| Year | 1984 |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 500 cm (200 in) |
| Location | Museum Barberini, Potsdam, Germany |
The Step of the Century (in German: Jahrhundertschritt) is a bronze sculpture that was created by Wolfgang Mattheuer in 1984. It is considered one of the most important works of art in the GDR at the time of the division of Germany and is a parable of the turmoil of the 20th century.