Active-matrix addressing substrate and method of fabricating the same

A method of fabricating an active-matrix addressing substrate, comprising:

• forming scanning signal lines, common signal lines, and light-shielding electrodes one of on and over a transparent plate;
• forming a first insulating layer one of on and over the plate to cover the scanning signal lines, the common signal lines, and the light-shielding electrodes;
• forming image signal lines one of on and in the first insulating layer to be overlapped to correspond with the light-shielding electrodes;
• forming pixel electrodes on the first insulating layer;
• forming a second insulating layer on the first insulating layer by depositing a dielectric material having fluidity prior to hardening to cover the image signal lines, the pixel electrodes, and the light-shielding electrodes, said second insulating layer comprising gently sloping steps;
• forming a patterned third insulating layer on the second insulating layer to selectively cover the image signal lines;
• and
• forming a common electrode on the third insulating layer.