an active matrix type liquid crystal display apparatus having a pair of substrates , a liquid crystal layer between the substrates , an orientation film a scanning signal electrode , an image signal electrode , a pixel electrode and an active device . each of the electrodes is arranged so as to apply an electric field , mainly parallel to the substrates . at least one of the electrodes is disposed between at least two dielectric layers disposed above and below the at least one of the electrodes . the resistivity of the liquid crystal layer is set at a value sufficient to substantially prevent disturbance of the orientation of the liquid crystal layer due to static electricity .