Liquid crystal display apparatus

A liquid crystal display apparatus comprising:

• a liquid crystal modulation element which includes a first electrode, a second electrode made of a material different from that of the first electrode, a liquid crystal layer disposed between the first and second electrodes, a first alignment film disposed between the first electrode and the liquid crystal layer, and a second alignment film disposed between the second electrode and the liquid crystal layer, the liquid crystal display apparatus displaying images with light entering the liquid crystal layer from the first electrode side;
• and
• a controller which controls potentials to be applied to the first and second electrodes such that the potential difference to be applied to the liquid crystal layer is periodically changed between positive and negative, the potential to be applied to the second electrode periodically changing between positive and negative with respect to a central potential,
• wherein the controller changes at least one of the potential to be applied to the first electrode and the central potential of the potential to be applied to the second electrode such that flicker is suppressed within a certain range.