PLASMA DISPLAY APPARATUS

The present invention relates to a plasma display apparatus. The plasma display apparatus includes a plasma display panel, a filter disposed on a front surface of the panel and comprising at least one of an anti-reflection (AR) layer, a near infrared (NIR)-shielding layer, and an electromagnetic interference (EMI)-shielding layer, and an external light-shielding sheet disposed on the front surface of the panel and comprising a base unit and a plurality of pattern units formed in the base unit. The filter and the external light-shielding sheet are adhered to the panel or fixed to a supporter. An air layer exists between the external light-shielding sheet and the filter. According to the present invention, a black image can be implemented effectively and bright room contrast can be improved. Further, a Moire effect can be reduced effectively and a ghost phenomenon can be improved.