| abstract |
A polarizing element capable of increasing a contrast ratio in an oblique direction of a liquid crystal display device is provided. A liquid crystal comprising a polarizer, a positive A plate satisfying the following formula (1), and a positive C plate satisfying the following formula (2) in this order, wherein the positive A plate is aligned in a homogeneous array. A polarizing element comprising a retardation film comprising a solidified layer or a cured layer of an active composition, wherein the slow axis of the positive A plate is substantially perpendicular to the absorption axis of the polarizer: 70 nm ≦ Re [590] ≦ 200 nm (1) −200 nm ≦ Rth [590] ≦ −30 nm (2) [However, Re [590] and Rth [590] are an in-plane retardation value and a thickness direction retardation value measured with light having a wavelength of 590 nm at 23 ° C., respectively. ]. [Selection] Figure 1 |